Scholar review pendingThis page follows the mainstream position and notes where the schools of thought differ. Before launch it will be reviewed by a qualified scholar. Always follow your group's scholar on the day.
| Day | Which pillars | Pebbles | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Eid) | Large (al-Aqabah) only | 7 | From sunrise (the weak from after midnight) |
| 11th | Small, middle, large | 21 | After midday |
| 12th | Small, middle, large | 21 | After midday, then leave before sunset if going early |
| 13th (optional) | Small, middle, large | 21 | After midday |
- Throw one pebble at a time, making sure it lands in the basin.
- After the small and middle pillars, step aside, face the qiblah and make a long dua. Don't stop after the large one.
- Stop the Talbiyah when you throw the first pebble on the 10th.
Stoning for someone else (scholarly view)Scholars permit this for those genuinely unable: if you are ill, elderly or unable, another pilgrim who is stoning can throw on your behalf, after first throwing their own pebbles at each pillar.
SafetyFollow the timetable your group gives you: Saudi authorities schedule stoning times by group to manage crowds. Never push, and keep your bag in front of you.
Common mistakes
- Throwing all seven pebbles at once (counts as one).
- Throwing shoes or large stones.
- Stoning the three pillars in the wrong order on the 11th to 13th.
Evidence and references
- Saying Allahu akbar with every pebble; dua after the first and middle Jamrah, not the last: Sahih al-Bukhari 1751
- Stoning on the 11th to 13th after the sun has passed its height: Sahih al-Bukhari 1746
- Small throwing pebbles; the 10th stoned in the forenoon: Sahih Muslim 1299
- Stopping the Talbiyah at the Jamrat al-Aqabah: Sahih al-Bukhari 1685
- Leaving after two days is allowed: Qur'an 2:203
Common questions
What if a pebble misses the basin?
Throw another. Only pebbles that land in the basin count.
Can I stone at night?
Many contemporary scholars allow stoning after sunset when it is crowded during the day. Follow your group's scholar and the official schedule.
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