The ruling on staying overnight outside Mina due to ignorance

Question:
The questioner, Uthman from Dhahr an-Janoub, asks: What is the ruling on staying overnight outside Mina due to our ignorance? We thought we were within the boundaries of Mina, and the people with us were of the same opinion. However, in the morning, we found that we were outside Mina. What is required of us now, given that this was many years ago?

Answer:
You must sacrifice an animal in Mecca for the poor. If one is unable to do so, he must fast for ten days, even if years have passed. This is because you were negligent and did not ask; you were negligent and did not ask. It is obligatory for you to ask and be careful, for this is the duty of the believer. You have been negligent; therefore, you must repent to Allah and sacrifice an animal. Each person must sacrifice an animal in Mecca for the poor for having failed to stay overnight in Mina. Yes, whether out of forgetfulness or ignorance. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you.