The ruling on staying overnight in Mina and the minimum time that suffices

Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for the pilgrim to remain in Mina for part of the night during the days of Tashreeq, and what is the minimum time one can stay?

Answer:
As we have mentioned to you, the pilgrim comes intending to perform Hajj and completes the rituals. Why does he rush? Why does he take only part of the night? He completes the night in Mina because he is in worship, he is in worship, and Mina is one of the sacred sites of Allah. He completes the night there; in fact, it is required of him to remain during the day as well on the days of Mina. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) remained there by night and by day. However, the night is obligatory and the day is recommended. This is what is required of the pilgrims: not to rush and cut short their Hajj with dispensations and looking here and there, because he came for worship and came as a pilgrim, so he completes his rituals. But if an obstacle arises for him, or an obstacle arises and he is unable to stay overnight, or unable to complete the night, then he may leave Mina due to the obstacle that befalls him. As long as he is able and capable, he completes the night. This is the best for him. The sufficing amount for staying overnight is to remain for most of the night, more than half. This is what suffices. The more complete is to complete the night, and the most complete of the complete is to remain by night and by day in Mina. Yes.