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| Arabic | النَّفْر الثَّانِي |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | an-NAFR ath-THAA-nee |
| Etymology | Nafr (نفر) means 'departure,' and Thani (ثاني) means 'second.' Nafr Thani literally means 'the second departure,' referring to the later of the two departure options from منى granted by القرآن. |
Nafr Thani(النَّفْر الثَّانِي) Nafr Thani (second departure) is the option to remain in منى and depart on the 13th of ذو الحجة after completing all three days of stoning. It is considered the more virtuous choice.
النَّفْر الثَّانِي
Nafr Thani involves staying in منى for the full three Days of التشريق (11th, 12th, and 13th of ذو الحجة) and completing the stoning ritual at all three الجمرات on each day. This was the practice of النبي Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) during his Farewell Pilgrimage, making it the preferred option. While القرآن explicitly states there is no sin in either the early or late departure, scholars agree that staying for the third day carries greater reward. On the 13th, after completing the final stoning, الحجاج depart منى for the last time. The stoning on the 13th follows the same sequence as the previous days: small, middle, then large Jamrah, with seven pebbles at each. After leaving منى, الحجاج proceed to مكة for الطواف al-Wida before departing the holy city. The 13th of ذو الحجة marks the absolute conclusion of the الحج rites.
Nafr (نفر) means 'departure,' and Thani (ثاني) means 'second.' Nafr Thani literally means 'the second departure,' referring to the later of the two departure options from منى granted by القرآن.