If the sun sets on the second day of the days of Tashriq while the pilgrim is in Mina, is it obligatory for him to stay the night, or is it merely recommended?

The questioner : Shaykh, if the sun sets on the second day while the pilgrim is in Mina, meaning he has not left the boundaries, is it obligatory for him to stay the night, or is the ruling that it is permissible and the best is that it is recommended?

The Shaykh : No, it is obligatory. This is the view of the Companions. Although there is no hadith on this, when a Companion speaks, especially on a matter where it cannot be said to be based on independent legal reasoning or mere opinion, one must follow him. Therefore, it is obligatory.

The questioner : Okay, what if a person is compelled to leave on this day, the second day of the days of Tashriq?

The Shaykh : He should leave early.

The questioner : He is compelled to leave, meaning he stoned the pillars an hour before sunset, intending to catch the departure, but there was a traffic jam on the road. He was on his way, intending to leave, and he had stoned and left, but the jam occurred on the road?

The Shaykh : There is no objection. He should continue on his way. However, he may not move from his residence after sunset.

The questioner : May Allah reward you, our Shaykh.