RETURNING FROM AL-MASH'AR AL-HARAM When the sun rises over Mount Thabeer and the camels see the ground beneath their feet, begin your departure (ifadah) from Al-Mash'ar Al-Haram. Do not leave before sunrise, as this requires offering the sacrifice of a sheep. As you move, maintain calmness and dignity. Walk deliberately if you are on foot, and proceed with moderation if you are riding. Engage in constant supplication and seek forgiveness, for Allah (swt) says: "Then depart from where the people depart and ask forgiveness of Allah (swt). Indeed, Allah (swt) is Forgiving and Merciful." [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:199]. It is discouraged to linger at Al-Mash'ar after the time of departure. When you reach Wadi Muhassar—a significant valley located between Al-Mash'ar and Mina, closer to Mina—hasten your steps through it for about 100 paces if you are walking. If you are riding, quicken your mount slightly. While passing through, say: "O Lord (azj), forgive, have mercy, and overlook what You know. You are the Most Mighty, the Most Generous." This is similar to what you say during the sa'i in Makkah. The Messenger of Allah (swt), peace be upon him and his family, would quicken his camel through this valley while supplicating: "O Allah (swt), safeguard my commitment, accept my repentance, answer my supplication, and take care of those I left behind." If you neglect to hasten through Wadi Muhassar, you must return to do so. For those who do not know the location of the valley, they should ask others to guide them to it. After crossing Wadi Muhassar, continue toward Mina.