The Day of Tarwiyah: Its Name and Its Acts

Question:
We would like to begin our discussion in this episode with you, may Allah reward you, with what the acts of Hajj begin with, which is the Day of Tarwiyah, so that we may learn about this day, the Day of Tarwiyah. What is the Day of Tarwiyah? And why was it given this name?

Answer:
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. The Day of Tarwiyah is the eighth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. It was named the Day of Tarwiyah because the pilgrims would fill their water skins for their Hajj, as there was no water in Mina, Muzdalifah, or 'Arafah at that time, as there is now, by the grace of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and then by the efforts of this blessed state, which has provided the pilgrims with their needs and what makes them comfortable in performing their rituals. So they would fill their water skins to go out to Mina on this day, and it was named the Day of Tarwiyah for that reason.