Agency in stoning the pillars on behalf of women during the crowd
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Question:
This questioner asks: What should the hastening pilgrims do today regarding stoning the pillars on behalf of their women, given that they stoned on their behalf yesterday, so the crowd will be large? Is it permissible to appoint an agent for them?
Answer:
The 'Asr time is lighter, and if the crowd is not heavy, there is no need to appoint an agent; do not put them at risk. If there is a crowd, they may appoint an agent. This is the case. Generally, it is lighter in the 'Asr. So if it is a situation of necessity, there is no harm in appointing an agent. Yes.
This questioner asks: What should the hastening pilgrims do today regarding stoning the pillars on behalf of their women, given that they stoned on their behalf yesterday, so the crowd will be large? Is it permissible to appoint an agent for them?
Answer:
The 'Asr time is lighter, and if the crowd is not heavy, there is no need to appoint an agent; do not put them at risk. If there is a crowd, they may appoint an agent. This is the case. Generally, it is lighter in the 'Asr. So if it is a situation of necessity, there is no harm in appointing an agent. Yes.
Source
فتاوى الحج 1410 هـ - 12 (2) — archive.org (50:35)
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