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During the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the significant rituals performed by pilgrims is the Ramy al-Jamarat, which involves throwing small pebbles at three stone pillars (Jamarat) in Mina. This act symbolizes the rejection of Shaytan (Satan) and his temptations.

Each pilgrim throws seven (7) stones at each Jamarat, starting from the smallest pillar to the largest one, while reciting “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar” with every throw. The ritual is performed on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, and for those who stay an extra day (13th Dhul-Hijjah), the same practice is repeated.

The number seven is fixed according to the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who demonstrated this practice during his Farewell Hajj. This ritual commemorates the actions of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) when he threw stones at Shaytan, who tried to stop him from obeying Allah’s command to sacrifice his son.

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  A total of 7 stones are thrown at each Jamarat pillar.

  
  


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  Ritual is performed on 10th–12th Dhul-Hijjah (and sometimes 13th).

  
  


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  The practice symbolizes rejecting Shaytan and his whispers.

  
  


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  Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), following Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).

  
  


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  Stones should be small pebbles, not large rocks.

  
  


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  Performed in Mina, an essential part of the Hajj rites.