Day in Mina
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8 Dhul Hijjah · Mina camps

Day in Mina

المبيت بمنى

The 8th is for rest and shortened prayers. You will need the energy tomorrow. Stay in your camp, hydrate, and sleep early.

When. Arrive before Dhuhr if your group can. Spend the night. Leave after Fajr on the 9th for Arafat.

Steps

  1. 1Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr in Mina. Shorten the four-rak‘ah prayers to two. Do not combine on the 8th.
  2. 2Know your camp number, street colour, and a landmark. Take a photo of the nearest pole.
  3. 3Charge devices, lay out clothes for Arafah, and set two alarms for Fajr.
  4. 4Eat lightly in the evening. A heavy meal plus heat is a bad mix for the 9th.

Keep in mind

  • Tents are air-conditioned and can feel cold — a light wrap helps.
  • Toilets queue at prayer times. Go earlier.

Common mistakes

  • Wandering to the Jamarat on the 8th. Stoning starts on the 10th.
  • Staying in Makkah for extra tawaf and arriving in Mina after midnight without a plan.

Duas for this rite

Talbiyah

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbayk Allahumma labbayk. Labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk. La shareeka lak.

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely all praise, blessing, and dominion are Yours. You have no partner.