What is the ruling on shortening the prayer (in Mina)?

The Shaykh : So, our issue is the same: as long as nothing has come to us from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through any of his Companions to adjust or change the ruling for the people of Makkah when they go out as pilgrims to Mina, they should adhere to the guidance of the Messenger (peace be upon him), which was the practice of him and his Makkah-based Companions, let alone others. They should shorten the prayer in Mina, let alone at 'Arafah, let alone at Muzdalifah. This is the answer to what you asked.

The questioner : Even if it is on the seventh day, even if they are the people of Makkah on the seventh day in Mina?

The Shaykh : Even if it is on the seventh day, provided that it constitutes travel. I mentioned to you just now that the scholars hesitate in directing the shortening performed by the people of Makkah in Mina, debating whether it is in the ruling of travel or because it is a ritual of the pilgrimage. Now, if the buildings have connected to Makkah, then your question falls under the general rule: is one who leaves Makkah for Mina on days other than the days of Mina considered a traveler or not? The answer from those scholars will be our answer. And in my opinion, and the people of Makkah know their own valleys best, one who leaves Makkah on any day of the year for Mina is not considered a traveler by custom. Therefore, the answer to your question regarding their departure on the seventh day is that there is no shortening, if what I said is correct. That is, if the current custom is that one who leaves Makkah for Mina on all days of the year except the days of Mina is considered not to be traveling, then the rulings of travel do not apply. Is the answer clear?

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good.