The Ruling on Remaining in Muzdalifah Until Before the Sun Rises

Question:
The sunnah is for the pilgrim to remain in the gathering place until he prays the Dhuha prayer, or does he depart immediately after the Fajr prayer?

Answer:
The sunnah is to remain in Muzdalifah until it becomes light, meaning until the light becomes clear before the sun rises; this is the best. If he prays Fajr, he remains in his place, facing the qiblah, making du'a, reciting the talbiyah, and remembering Allah until it becomes light, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. As for the weak, they may depart after the middle of the night. But whoever sits until it becomes light, prays Fajr, and sits until it becomes light, calling upon Allah, facing the qiblah, reciting the talbiyah, making du'a, and raising his hands, that is better, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). If he remains in Muzdalifah until it becomes light, then when it becomes light, he departs to Mina before the sun rises, differing from the polytheists. The polytheists did not depart from Muzdalifah until the sun rose, but the Messenger differed from them; he departed from Muzdalifah before the sun rose after it had become light.