The pilgrim at 'Arafah: Is it permissible for him to cut down trees there?

Question : His hands also, a person at 'Arafah. He wanted to set up a tent and he is in the state of ihram for Hajj, and he found a tree, so he cut it down so that the tent would be in its place. Is that permissible or not?

Answer : It is permissible, because 'Arafah is not part of the Haram. The trees have no connection to the state of ihram. The prohibition regarding trees applies only if they are in the Haram, unlike hunting, which is forbidden for the one in ihram and for others. However, the prohibition regarding trees is tied only to a specific location. As long as they are in that location, they are forbidden to be cut, and if they are outside the Haram, they are not forbidden, even if the person is in ihram.