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'''Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar''' refers to the underlying meanings and wisdom of the pilgrims’ ~~stay at~~ [[al-Mash~~'arMash~~'ar~~]]. [[Wuquf in~~ Mash'ar]] ~~(staying in Mash'ar)~~ is one of the obligatory rites of Hajj, during which pilgrims, after leaving Arafat, spend the night of [[Eid al-Adha]] in the land of Mash'ar (located between Mecca and Arafat) and remain there until sunrise. Staying from dawn until sunrise is considered one of the [[Arkan of Hajj|pillars of Hajj]]. Reciting [[supplication]], remembering God, and collecting pebbles for the [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] are among the recommended acts (mustahabbat) of [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|this stay]].

'''Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar''' refers to the underlying meanings and wisdom of the pilgrims’ [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|stay at Mash'ar]] is one of the obligatory rites of Hajj, during which pilgrims, after leaving Arafat, spend the night of [[Eid al-Adha]] in the land of Mash'ar([[Muzdalifa]]) (located between Mecca and Arafat) and remain there until sunrise. Staying from dawn until sunrise is considered one of the [[Arkan of Hajj|pillars of Hajj]]. Reciting [[supplication]], remembering God, and collecting pebbles for the [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] are among the recommended acts (mustahabbat) of [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|this stay]].

Among the philosophies of staying in Mash'ar is preparing to enter the [[Haram (Mecca)|Haram]] (Sacred Precinct), performing the sacrifice, and visiting the House of God. Furthermore, in traditions, this place is described as the threshold of the second gate to the Haram, where the [[pilgrim]] is granted permission to enter through weeping and supplication. Mash'ar is a place for the descent of mercy, the forgiveness of sins, and the answering of prayers, and [[Wuquf]] (staying) there increases hope for divine forgiveness. Verse 198 of Surah Al-Baqarah identifies [[Mash'ar al-Haram]] as a place for the remembrance of God, and according to some exegetes, the secret of staying there is to awaken the heart to piety and the fear of God.

Regarding the etiquette of the stay, there are recommendations to practice patience and avoid haste or causing annoyance to others, as rushing was a custom of the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic era]]. [[Imam Sadiq (a)]] considered the abandonment of arrogance a condition for attracting God's mercy, defining pride as "offending people and rejecting the truth." Reciting the supplication "Fakka raqabati min al-nar" (Free my neck from the Fire) and requesting forgiveness, offering apologies, and maintaining [[piety]] in Mash'ar are highly recommended. It is said that these supplications indicate that Mash'ar is a place for [[seeking forgiveness]], the health of one's faith, the acceptance of rituals, and the blessing of deeds.

== Wuquf in Mash'ar ==

== Wuquf at Mash'ar ==

{{Main|Wuquf in Mash'ar}}Wuquf in Mash'ar, meaning staying in [[Mash'ar]] from the dawn of [[Eid al-Adha]] until sunrise, is the third obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>''Hajj in Islamic Thought'', p. 288.</ref> The minimum stay in Mash'ar is considered a [[Arkan of Hajj|pillar of Hajj]].<ref>''Encyclopedia of Hajj and Umrah Terms'', p. 276.</ref> Mash'ar is a land situated between the city of [[Mecca]] and [[Arafat]]<ref>''Shifa' al-Gharam'', Vol. 1, pp. 505 and 507.</ref> where [[pilgrim|pilgrims]], after [[Wuquf in Arafat]], travel to this land and perform their [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|Wuquf]].<ref>''Yanabi' al-Fiqhiyyah'', Vol. 7, p. 198; ''Sharayi'', p. 634.</ref> This land is located between the mountain pass of [[Ma'zamayn]] and [[Wadi Muhassir]] and is approximately four kilometers long.<ref>''Mir'at al-Haramayn'', Vol. 1, p. 341.</ref>

Wuquf in Mash'ar, meaning staying in [[Mash'ar]] from the dawn of [[Eid al-Adha]] until sunrise, is the third obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>''Hajj in Islamic Thought'', p. 288.</ref> The minimum stay in Mash'ar is considered a [[Arkan of Hajj|pillar of Hajj]].<ref>''Encyclopedia of Hajj and Umrah Terms'', p. 276.</ref> Mash'ar is a land situated between the city of [[Mecca]] and [[Arafat]]<ref>''Shifa' al-Gharam'', Vol. 1, pp. 505 and 507.</ref> where [[pilgrim|pilgrims]], after [[Wuquf at 'Arafat]], travel to this land and perform their [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|Wuquf]].<ref>''Yanabi' al-Fiqhiyyah'', Vol. 7, p. 198; ''Sharayi'', p. 634.</ref> This land is located between the mountain pass of [[Ma'zamayn]] and [[Wadi Muhassir]] and is approximately four kilometers long.<ref>''Mir'at al-Haramayn'', Vol. 1, p. 341.</ref>

Reciting supplications, remembering God, and gathering the pebbles that must be thrown at the [[Jamarat]] in [[Mina]] are among the [[mustahab|recommended acts]] of the stay in Mash'ar.<ref>[https://hadith.inoor.ir/fa/hadith/101083/translate Man la Yahduruhu al-Faqih, Vol. 2, p. 543]; Translation of Man la Yahduruhu al-Faqih, Vol. 3, p. 447.</ref>

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-'''Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar''' refers to the underlying meanings and wisdom of the pilgrims’ stay at [[al-Mash'arMash'ar]]. [[Wuquf in Mash'ar]] (staying in Mash'ar) is one of the obligatory rites of Hajj, during which pilgrims, after leaving Arafat, spend the night of [[Eid al-Adha]] in the land of Mash'ar (located between Mecca and Arafat) and remain there until sunrise. Staying from dawn until sunrise is considered one of the [[Arkan of Hajj|pillars of Hajj]]. Reciting [[supplication]], remembering God, and collecting pebbles for the [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] are among the recommended acts (mustahabbat) of [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|this stay]].
+'''Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar''' refers to the underlying meanings and wisdom of the pilgrims’ [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|stay at Mash'ar]] is one of the obligatory rites of Hajj, during which pilgrims, after leaving Arafat, spend the night of [[Eid al-Adha]] in the land of Mash'ar([[Muzdalifa]]) (located between Mecca and Arafat) and remain there until sunrise. Staying from dawn until sunrise is considered one of the [[Arkan of Hajj|pillars of Hajj]]. Reciting [[supplication]], remembering God, and collecting pebbles for the [[Ramy al-Jamarat]] are among the recommended acts (mustahabbat) of [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|this stay]].
 Among the philosophies of staying in Mash'ar is preparing to enter the [[Haram (Mecca)|Haram]] (Sacred Precinct), performing the sacrifice, and visiting the House of God. Furthermore, in traditions, this place is described as the threshold of the second gate to the Haram, where the [[pilgrim]] is granted permission to enter through weeping and supplication. Mash'ar is a place for the descent of mercy, the forgiveness of sins, and the answering of prayers, and [[Wuquf]] (staying) there increases hope for divine forgiveness. Verse 198 of Surah Al-Baqarah identifies [[Mash'ar al-Haram]] as a place for the remembrance of God, and according to some exegetes, the secret of staying there is to awaken the heart to piety and the fear of God.
 Regarding the etiquette of the stay, there are recommendations to practice patience and avoid haste or causing annoyance to others, as rushing was a custom of the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic era]]. [[Imam Sadiq (a)]] considered the abandonment of arrogance a condition for attracting God's mercy, defining pride as "offending people and rejecting the truth." Reciting the supplication "Fakka raqabati min al-nar" (Free my neck from the Fire) and requesting forgiveness, offering apologies, and maintaining [[piety]] in Mash'ar are highly recommended. It is said that these supplications indicate that Mash'ar is a place for [[seeking forgiveness]], the health of one's faith, the acceptance of rituals, and the blessing of deeds.
-== Wuquf in Mash'ar ==
+== Wuquf at Mash'ar ==
-{{Main|Wuquf in Mash'ar}}Wuquf in Mash'ar, meaning staying in [[Mash'ar]] from the dawn of [[Eid al-Adha]] until sunrise, is the third obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>''Hajj in Islamic Thought'', p. 288.</ref> The minimum stay in Mash'ar is considered a [[Arkan of Hajj|pillar of Hajj]].<ref>''Encyclopedia of Hajj and Umrah Terms'', p. 276.</ref> Mash'ar is a land situated between the city of [[Mecca]] and [[Arafat]]<ref>''Shifa' al-Gharam'', Vol. 1, pp. 505 and 507.</ref> where [[pilgrim|pilgrims]], after [[Wuquf in Arafat]], travel to this land and perform their  [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|Wuquf]].<ref>''Yanabi' al-Fiqhiyyah'', Vol. 7, p. 198; ''Sharayi'', p. 634.</ref> This land is located between the mountain pass of [[Ma'zamayn]] and [[Wadi Muhassir]] and is approximately four kilometers long.<ref>''Mir'at al-Haramayn'', Vol. 1, p. 341.</ref>
+{{Main|Wuquf at Mash'ar}}
+Wuquf in Mash'ar, meaning staying in [[Mash'ar]] from the dawn of [[Eid al-Adha]] until sunrise, is the third obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>''Hajj in Islamic Thought'', p. 288.</ref> The minimum stay in Mash'ar is considered a [[Arkan of Hajj|pillar of Hajj]].<ref>''Encyclopedia of Hajj and Umrah Terms'', p. 276.</ref> Mash'ar is a land situated between the city of [[Mecca]] and [[Arafat]]<ref>''Shifa' al-Gharam'', Vol. 1, pp. 505 and 507.</ref> where [[pilgrim|pilgrims]], after [[Wuquf at 'Arafat]], travel to this land and perform their  [[Wuquf at al-Mash'ar|Wuquf]].<ref>''Yanabi' al-Fiqhiyyah'', Vol. 7, p. 198; ''Sharayi'', p. 634.</ref> This land is located between the mountain pass of [[Ma'zamayn]] and [[Wadi Muhassir]] and is approximately four kilometers long.<ref>''Mir'at al-Haramayn'', Vol. 1, p. 341.</ref>
 Reciting supplications, remembering God, and gathering the pebbles that must be thrown at the [[Jamarat]] in [[Mina]] are among the [[mustahab|recommended acts]] of the stay in Mash'ar.<ref>[https://hadith.inoor.ir/fa/hadith/101083/translate Man la Yahduruhu al-Faqih, Vol. 2, p. 543]; Translation of Man la Yahduruhu al-Faqih, Vol. 3, p. 447.</ref>