The size of the pebbles used for stoning the pillars
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Question:
The questioner says: You mentioned the size of the pebble used for stoning. Is it permissible to use a very large one or a very small one, or is that merely a matter of interpretation?
Answer:
Using large pebbles is an exaggeration, and exaggeration is not permissible. Also, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took the pebbles in his palm (peace and blessings be upon him), and they were the size of chickpeas or the size of pebbles used for throwing. He shook them off (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: Sunan al-Bayhaqi 4:875 If one throws with large pebbles, it does not suffice for him, because it is contrary to the Sunnah and is an exaggeration. Likewise, very small pebbles do not suffice. Rather, one should throw with the size described in the hadith: the size of pebbles used for throwing or the size of the known chickpea.
The questioner says: You mentioned the size of the pebble used for stoning. Is it permissible to use a very large one or a very small one, or is that merely a matter of interpretation?
Answer:
Using large pebbles is an exaggeration, and exaggeration is not permissible. Also, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took the pebbles in his palm (peace and blessings be upon him), and they were the size of chickpeas or the size of pebbles used for throwing. He shook them off (peace and blessings be upon him) and said:
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أمثال هؤلاءBeware of exaggeration, for it is only exaggeration that destroyed those who came before you
وإياكم والغلو فإنما أهلك من كان قبلكم الغلو
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-067-صفة الحج وما يفعله الحاج من الأعمال|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:08:56)
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