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Ramy (stoning, {{ia|الرمي}}) is the fourth obligation of [[hajj]] and the first rite performed in the land of Mina. On the [[10th of Dhu l-Hijja]], ramy (stoning) at [[Jamara al-Aqaba]] should be performed.
'''Ramy''' (stoning, {{ia|الرمي}}) is done twice in [[hajj]]. As the fourth obligation of hajj and the first rite performed in Mina, On the [[10th of Dhu l-Hijja]], ramy (stoning) at [[Jamara al-Aqaba]] (the last jamara) should be performed. As the thirteenth obligation of hajj and the fifth practice at Minā all the three jamaras are stoned.


==Conditions==
In ramy (stoning), some conditions to be followed are mentioned below:  
In ramy (stoning), some conditions to be followed are mentioned below:  
# [[Intention]];
# [[Intention]];
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# Pebbles should be thrown consecutively .i.e. if a person throws all these pebbles at once it will be considered only once, even if all the pebbles strike the jamara.
# Pebbles should be thrown consecutively .i.e. if a person throws all these pebbles at once it will be considered only once, even if all the pebbles strike the jamara.


They have lengthened the three jamaras towards [[Mecca]] and [[al-Mash'ar al-Haram]] (apparently the old jamaras are located in the middle of the new ones). If it is possible to identify the place of old jamaras, one should strike pebbles at it. However, if it is hard to find the place of old jamaras, one should throw pebbles at any part of the new ones.
It is permissible to perform ramy (stoning) from the upper floor (the bridge of Jamarat). However, on the basis of caution, it is better to perform it from the ground floor.  


It is permissible to perform ramy (stoning) from the upper floor (the bridge of Jamarat). However, on the basis of caution, it is better to perform it from the ground floor. The chosen pebbles for stoning should have the following characteristics:
==Jamaras==
Jamaras were three pillars but now they are lengthened and are in the form of three walls (apparently the old jamaras are located in the middle of the new ones). If it is possible to identify the place of old jamaras, one should strike pebbles at it. However, if it is hard to find the place of old jamaras, one should throw pebbles at any part of the new ones.
 
==Conditions of Pebbles==
The chosen pebbles for stoning should have the following characteristics:


# It should be from the boundary of the [[Holy Haram]]. Therefore, if it is brought from outside of the Holy Haram, it is not sufficient.
# It should be from the boundary of the [[Holy Haram]]. Therefore, if it is brought from outside of the Holy Haram, it is not sufficient.
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Besides women —who can perform ramy during the night before Eid even in normal cases— those who are excused from performing ramy (stoning) on the day of Eid al-Adha may perform this deed at the night before/after Eid al-Adha. Likewise, those who are excused from performing ramy (stoning) on the day of [[11th of Dhu l-Hijja|11th]] or the [[12th Dhu l-Hijja]], they may perform it at the next/previous night.
Besides women —who can perform ramy during the night before Eid even in normal cases— those who are excused from performing ramy (stoning) on the day of Eid al-Adha may perform this deed at the night before/after Eid al-Adha. Likewise, those who are excused from performing ramy (stoning) on the day of [[11th of Dhu l-Hijja|11th]] or the [[12th Dhu l-Hijja]], they may perform it at the next/previous night.


 
==On the Tashriq Days==
RAMY (STONING) OF THE THREE JAMARAHS
Issue 440: It is the 13th obligation of hajj and the 5th practice at Minā. The method and conditions of performing ramy (stoning) of the three jamarahs is similar to the method of ramy (stoning) Jamarah al-‘Aqabah on the day of Eid.
Issue 441: One should throw stones at the three jamarahs (the first, the middle and the last) during the day after the night in which mabīt (staying in Mināduring the night) is obligatory.
Issue 441: One should throw stones at the three jamarahs (the first, the middle and the last) during the day after the night in which mabīt (staying in Mināduring the night) is obligatory.
Issue 442: The time duration for ramy (stoning) is from sunrise till sunset. Thus, it is impermissible, in normal conditions, to perform this deed during the night. The shepherd and those who have a reasonable excuse for performing ramy (stoning) during the day such as fear for their money, life or honor are exempted. Likewise, weak individuals such as women, old men and children, who are afraid of big crowd, are also excluded from this ruling and allowed to perform ramy (stoning) at night.
Issue 442: The time duration for ramy (stoning) is from sunrise till sunset. Thus, it is impermissible, in normal conditions, to perform this deed during the night. The shepherd and those who have a reasonable excuse for performing ramy (stoning) during the day such as fear for their money, life or honor are exempted. Likewise, weak individuals such as women, old men and children, who are afraid of big crowd, are also excluded from this ruling and allowed to perform ramy (stoning) at night.