The penalty for departing Arafah before sunset.

Chapter on the Description of Hajj

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 10 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A blood sacrifice (Dam) is incumbent upon one who departs before sunset, according to the majority of scholars, including Ata, Al-Thawri, Al-Shafi'i, Abu Thawr, and the companions of 'Ra'y'. This is because the departure before sunset is a breach of an obligation that does not invalidate the Hajj, similar to departing the designated boundary of Ihram from the Miqat without having entered Ihram, which necessitates a sacrifice, not invalidation.

Supporting text

Ibn Jurayh states a camel (Badanah) is due, and Al-Hasan Al-Basri states a sacrificial animal from the camels is due.