Days 4–6 – Ayyām at-Tashreeq
“They are the days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim 1141)
These days — the 11th, 12th, and optionally the 13th of Dhul Hijjah — are known as the Days of Tashreeq. Pilgrims remain in Mina, continue stoning the three pillars, and spend time in dhikr and worship.
1. Stoning the Three Jamarat
Section titled “1. Stoning the Three Jamarat”Each day, you must stone the following:
- Jamrat al-Sughra (small)
- Jamrat al-Wusta (middle)
- Jamrat al-‘Aqabah (large)
You throw 7 pebbles at each, one at a time, saying Allahu Akbar with each throw.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ stoned the Jamarat in the days of Tashreeq after the sun had passed its zenith.
Timing: It is Sunnah to perform Rami after Dhuhr and before Maghrib. It is permissible to delay it until sunset.
2. Stay in Mina
Section titled “2. Stay in Mina”- Pilgrims must remain in Mina during the nights of the 11th and 12th.
- Staying in Mina these nights is obligatory, unless excused (e.g., for serving pilgrims or urgent medical needs).
Ibn ‘Umar used to say: 'It is Sunnah to spend the nights of the Days of Tashreeq in Mina.' Ibn al-Mundhir said: 'The scholars are unanimously agreed that staying overnight in Mina on the nights of the Days of Tashreeq is obligatory for those who are able.'
3. Du‘a After Stoning
Section titled “3. Du‘a After Stoning”- After stoning Jamrat al-Sughra and al-Wusta, pause and make du‘a.
- After Jamrat al-‘Aqabah, do not stop for du‘a — move on.
This was the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
4. Option to Leave on the 12th
Section titled “4. Option to Leave on the 12th”Allah says:
فَمَن تَعَجَّلَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ وَمَنْ تَأَخَّرَ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ لِمَنِ اتَّقَى
Faman ta‘ajjala fī yawmayn fa-lā ithma ‘alayh, waman ta’akhkhara fa-lā ithma ‘alayhi limani ittaqā
Whoever hastens [to leave] after two days – there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays – there is no sin upon him – for whoever fears Allah.
- You may leave Mina before sunset on the 12th (after Rami) — no penalty.
- If you stay for the 13th, repeat the same stoning routine.
Summary
Section titled “Summary”| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| 11th | Stone 3 Jamarat after Dhuhr |
| 12th | Repeat stoning 3 Jamarat |
| 13th | Optional — repeat if you remain in Mina |
| Nights | Spend night in Mina (required for 11th & 12th) |
| Du‘a | After first 2 Jamarat only |
Let me know if you want a printable summary or timeline for all 6 days together.