Cutting Trees in Muzdalifah and the Boundaries of the Sacred Precinct
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The questioner:
This questioner asks: If a person breaks a tree in Muzdalifah without intending to, does he owe anything for that? And is Muzdalifah within the boundaries of the sacred precinct?
The Shaykh:
Yes, it is within the sacred precinct, and according to the correct view, he owes nothing. However, if he did it intentionally, he must repent to Allah and feel remorse for the sin. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good. This well-known questioner says:
The Shaykh:
And it is within the sacred precinct, whereas 'Arafah is outside the boundary. Yes.
This questioner asks: If a person breaks a tree in Muzdalifah without intending to, does he owe anything for that? And is Muzdalifah within the boundaries of the sacred precinct?
The Shaykh:
Yes, it is within the sacred precinct, and according to the correct view, he owes nothing. However, if he did it intentionally, he must repent to Allah and feel remorse for the sin. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good. This well-known questioner says:
The Shaykh:
And it is within the sacred precinct, whereas 'Arafah is outside the boundary. Yes.
Source
فتاوى الحج 1410 هـ - 1 — archive.org (11:53)
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