The ruling on going to the place of stoning for one who is unable to stone, to appoint a proxy from there

Question : Regarding the appointment of a proxy for stoning, many women are lax in this matter. This is because they hear reports about the severity of the crowds, so they appoint their guardians as proxies from their residence. Is it obligatory for them to go to the place of the pillars, and if there is a crowd, appoint a proxy there? Or do they appoint a proxy from their residence from the start?

Answer : As for the one who is permitted to appoint a proxy, such as a pregnant woman, a sick woman, a blind woman, or an elderly woman, there is no need for her to go to the place of stoning, because we know that she will not be able to manage it. As for the one who is active but fears the crowd, we say: Go, and if you find a crowd and are unable to delay it until night, then appoint a proxy. But as I told you, if you heard that it is better to delay it until night during these times, there is plenty of room at night. Yes. May Allah keep you safe, O...