The ruling on departing from Muzdalifah after midnight
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Question:
May Allah bless you. We move on to the questions from the brothers present. One of the brothers says: Is it permissible for a person who is able to depart from Muzdalifah after midnight?
Answer:
The elderly, the weak, the very old, the young, and women who cannot stay in Muzdalifah until after Fajr may depart after midnight, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted them a dispensation to do so out of compassion for them. As for the strong person, the best and most preferable thing for him is to remain and complete the night at Muzdalifah, pray Fajr there, and remember Allah after the Fajr prayer, then depart to Mina. This is the most cautious and best course for him. He came intending to perform Hajj, so why should he rush when he is strong and has no need to depart?
May Allah bless you. We move on to the questions from the brothers present. One of the brothers says: Is it permissible for a person who is able to depart from Muzdalifah after midnight?
Answer:
The elderly, the weak, the very old, the young, and women who cannot stay in Muzdalifah until after Fajr may depart after midnight, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted them a dispensation to do so out of compassion for them. As for the strong person, the best and most preferable thing for him is to remain and complete the night at Muzdalifah, pray Fajr there, and remember Allah after the Fajr prayer, then depart to Mina. This is the most cautious and best course for him. He came intending to perform Hajj, so why should he rush when he is strong and has no need to depart?
Source
من أحكام الحج — alfawzan.live
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