The Ruling on One Who Throws at the Pillar

Question: I threw the pebbles, and they were at the pillar in the middle of the circle, and I did not know whether they fell inside or not. This was at the large Jamrah, so what is the ruling?

Answer: The pilgrim must know that the pebble fell in the pit, or he must be convinced that it did. If he does not know and is not convinced, he must repeat the throwing during the time of throwing. If the time of throwing has passed and he did not repeat it, he must offer a sacrificial animal, which he slaughters in Makkah for the poor, because he is in the position of one who left off the throwing. He must verify that the pebble is in the pit. As for the pillar, it is not thrown at; rather, the throwing is only in the pit. If he is not convinced that it fell in the pit, he must offer a sacrificial animal if he did not repeat it. However, if it is still within the time of throwing, he repeats it and owes nothing.
The sacrificial animal is a slaughter offered in Makkah for the poor, along with repentance and seeking forgiveness. If the time for throwing is missed, it is not made up after the setting of the sun on the thirteenth day.