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The place known as Mash'ar al-Haram (المشعر الحرام) in Islam is Muzdalifah Valley. Muzdalifah is an important site for Hajj pilgrims, located between Arafat and Mina. After standing at Arafat on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah where they spend the night in worship, supplication, and remembrance of Allah (SWT).

The Qur’an itself mentions al-Mash’ar al-Haram in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:198):
"But when you depart from Arafat, remember Allah at al-Mash‘ar al-Haram. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed you were before that among those astray."

At Muzdalifah, pilgrims also collect small pebbles that will later be used for the ritual of Rami al-Jamarat (stoning of the pillars) in Mina. Spending the night there and performing prayers together (Maghrib and Isha combined) is part of the Sunnah of Hajj.

This site holds great spiritual significance as it symbolizes humility, unity, and remembrance of Allah after the standing at Arafat.

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  Mash’ar al-Haram refers to Muzdalifah Valley.

  
  


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  Mentioned in Qur’an: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:198).

  
  


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  Pilgrims stay there after Arafat (9th Dhul-Hijjah).

  
  


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  Maghrib and Isha are prayed together in Muzdalifah.

  
  


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  Pebbles for stoning at Mina are collected here.

  
  


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  It is a symbol of remembrance, unity, and humility during Hajj.