What is better, hastening or delaying in Hajj?

Question : We are concluding this session, Honorable Shaykh, with a question from one of the brothers. He says: What is better, hastening or delaying?

Answer : Delaying is better. This is based on the saying of Allah the Exalted: and because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delayed. And because it involves more work, as it allows for staying the night and stoning the pillars, which the one who hastens does not get. All of these are factors that make delaying preferable. However, some people may have business in their countries, or work, or be bound by a group that hastens, or have a specific travel schedule that requires hastening. As long as the matter is broad, let him take the broader option.