The ruling on leaving 'Arafah before the sun sets

Question:
During my Hajj last year, I lost my companions on the Day of 'Arafah, so I left before the sun set to find the location of the car. Then I returned to 'Arafah before the sun set and stayed there until it set. Is there anything required of me for that?

Answer:
As long as you returned and stayed there until the sun set, there is nothing required of you, and praise be to Allah, because the intended purpose was achieved. As for your leaving 'Arafah during the day for a need, there is no harm in it, but on the condition that you return and stay there until the sun sets. You did so, and praise be to Allah, so there is nothing required of you.