One who arrives from his hometown on the Day of 'Arafah can perform tamattu', and that is preferable

Question: Does a pilgrim who arrives from his hometown on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah catch up with Hajj? What is obligatory upon him? What is the nature of his Hajj among the three types? And what is the last limit for the end of standing at 'Arafah?

Answer: Yes, he can catch up with Hajj. If he has brought the sacrificial animal, he performs Hajj as a qiran pilgrim; otherwise, he performs Hajj as a tamattu' or ifrad pilgrim. Tamattu' is preferable for one who has not brought the sacrificial animal. The last limit for the end of standing at 'Arafah is the dawn of the Day of 'Id.