If a pilgrim does not find a tent in Mina, is it permissible for him to rent a place in al-Aziziyah and stay there during the day, then go to Mina at night to spend the night?

The questioner : May Allah reward the honorableThe Shaykh : We heard that this year some land was distributed to the organizers of the groups, but more than half was withheld, so that a person is not given more than forty-five percent of his share. Some were even forced to rent buildings in al-Aziziyah to stay in with their companions during the day, then come to Mina at the beginning of the night and leave at the middle of the night. What is your opinion on this? And what is the ruling for the pilgrims with him if they missed their condition, when they were required to spend the night in Mina against their will? I ask for clarification of the matter out of fear of dispute.

The Shaykh : As for the first part, which is renting a place in al-Aziziyah or outside Mina for the pilgrims to stay in, this requires detail. If it was not possible for him to secure a place, and this narrow place was the only one available that could not accommodate more than half of the pilgrims with him, then this is a dire necessity and there is no harm. However, they should strive to spend their night in Mina and stay in another place during the day. As for the second part, which is the expected dispute between the group organizer and the pilgrims, I hope there will be no dispute. If a dispute does occur, there are specialized authorities that settle matters between people.