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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Hurrying and Delaying in Hajj and the Prophet's Practice

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Question:
He asks: Which is better in Hajj, hurrying or delaying? And what was the practice of the Chosen One (peace and blessings be upon him) in this regard?

Answer:
Delaying is better, and it is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did, for he delayed until the thirteenth day. After stoning the pillars on the thirteenth day, some people left from the building to al-Abtah. This is the most complete. Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said:
And remember Allah during [specific]وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ فِي أَيَّامٍ
[Al-Baqarah 2:203]
a specified number of days
Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days - there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays [until the third] - there is no sin upon him - for him who fears Allah.فَمَن تَعَجَّلَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ وَمَن تَأَخَّرَ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ لِمَنِ اتَّقَىٰ
[Al-Baqarah 2:203]
, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) practiced delaying. Following him (peace and blessings be upon him) is the Sunnah (recommended practice) and is the better option, but hurrying is permissible. Yes.

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May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/223 — archive.org (8:04)

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