The Wisdom of Stoning the Pillars in Hajj
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Question:
Abu Yazn says: We have a guide with us on our Hajj group, and we asked him about stoning the pillars. He said that on this day we stone Satan and curse him. What is the wisdom behind stoning the pillars?
Answer:
This is not a guide; this is an ignorant person. It is obligatory for the organizers of the groups to appoint only known scholars and jurists, and not to appoint ignorant guides. This statement has no basis. His statement has no basis. The stoning is for the remembrance of Allah. Stoning the pillars is for the remembrance of Allah, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan al-Bayhaqi 4:979 for the remembrance of Allah the Exalted. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Abu Yazn says: We have a guide with us on our Hajj group, and we asked him about stoning the pillars. He said that on this day we stone Satan and curse him. What is the wisdom behind stoning the pillars?
Answer:
This is not a guide; this is an ignorant person. It is obligatory for the organizers of the groups to appoint only known scholars and jurists, and not to appoint ignorant guides. This statement has no basis. His statement has no basis. The stoning is for the remembrance of Allah. Stoning the pillars is for the remembrance of Allah, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The circumambulation of the House, the walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah, and the stoning of the pillars were established
إنما جعل الطواف بالبيت والسعي بين الصفا والمروة ورمي الجمارThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/098 — archive.org (5:57)
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