What should one do if he committed an act in 'Arafah that resulted in his detention by the police until morning, causing him to miss the overnight stay at Muzdalifah?

The questioner : A person had a car in 'Arafah and was prevented by the police from staying overnight. He stayed in 'Arafah and was unable to stay in Muzdalifah until morning, when he was released. Does this fall under the ruling for one who is coerced?

The Shaykh : You say he was prevented from standing in 'Arafah?

The questioner : No, he stood in 'Arafah.

The Shaykh : So?

The questioner : But he was detained in 'Arafah and was not released until morning, and he did not stay overnight in Muzdalifah.

The Shaykh : Well, the overnight stay is not the Fajr prayer in Muzdalifah. The overnight stay means the entire night, from after the people depart from 'Arafah to Muzdalifah and sleep there. This is the overnight stay, and this is the obligatory act. But more important than this obligation is the Fajr prayer in Muzdalifah. If he prayed Fajr in Muzdalifah...

The questioner : He did not pray Fajr, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : Also? That means he passed through.

The questioner : Yes, he passed through.

The Shaykh : Yes, this answer applies to those who stayed outside Muzdalifah as well. He is in a state of necessity and is not responsible for his shortcoming. We hope he will not be held accountable for that.

The questioner : Is he required to offer a sacrifice?

The Shaykh : It is not required.