We see some of those in charge of Hajj who perhaps require those with them to stay overnight on the ninth night at 'Arafah, and also require those with them to pray Maghrib and 'Isha' at 'Arafah as soon as the sun sets, citing facilitation as their reason.

The questioner : Okay. He says: May the Shaykh be respected. We see some of those in charge of Hajj who perhaps require those with them to stay overnight on the ninth night at 'Arafah. And they also require those with them to pray Maghrib and 'Isha' at 'Arafah as soon as the sun sets, citing facilitation as their reason?

The Shaykh : If these people fear that if they depart from 'Arafah they will not reach Muzdalifah until after midnight, then there is no harm in their praying Maghrib and 'Isha' at 'Arafah. But if they do not fear this, they should not pray except in Muzdalifah, unless they fear the time will expire. If they fear the time will expire before reaching Muzdalifah, they should move to the side, stand, and pray. Yes?

The questioner : Staying overnight on the ninth night at 'Arafah?

The Shaykh : Staying overnight on the ninth night at 'Arafah is permissible; there is no blame. But it is better to stay overnight on the ninth night in Mina.
Now, in the books we would like to distribute, regarding the virtue of this.