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Muzdalifah is a sacred and significant location situated between Mina and Arafat. It is one of the key stations visited during the Hajj pilgrimage. After standing at Arafat (Wuquf-e-Arafat) on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah after sunset without praying Maghrib at Arafat. Upon reaching Muzdalifah, they perform combined Maghrib and Isha prayers and spend the night under the open sky.

One of the important rituals at Muzdalifah is the collection of pebbles used for the ritual of Rami (stoning of the Jamarat) in Mina over the next three days. Muzdalifah is also mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:198), emphasizing its sacred status and its role in Hajj.

The area serves as a spiritual place of rest, remembrance (Dhikr), and preparation between two critical parts of the pilgrimage: Arafat and Mina. Pilgrims are encouraged to stay in a state of humility and devotion during their time there.

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  Muzdalifah lies between Mina and Arafat in the Hajj route.

  
  


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  Pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah on the night of 9th Dhul-Hijjah after Arafat.

  
  


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  Maghrib and Isha prayers are offered together at Muzdalifah.

  
  


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  Pebbles for Rami (stoning the Jamarat) are collected here.

  
  


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  It is part of the official Hajj obligations (Wajib acts of Hajj).

  
  


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  The night spent in Muzdalifah is known as Laylat al-Mash’ar.

  
  


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  Qur’anic reference: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:198) mentions Mash’ar al-Haram (Muzdalifah).