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Stoning

What mistakes do pilgrims commonly make while stoning the Jamarat?

The following mistakes and errors are observed:

(1) Some pilgrims throw the pebbles on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah before noon. This is wrong. The time begins after noon.

(2) The belief that the pebbles must be collected from Muzdalifah is incorrect.

(3) Some people wash the pebbles. This is not correct.

(4) Some throw the pebbles while pushing and shoving, thereby causing hardship to other pilgrims. Doing so is wrong.

(5) In anger, some pilgrims throw large stones, shoes, umbrellas, and pieces of wood. It is not permissible to throw such things.