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| Arabic | النَّفْر الأَوَّل |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | an-NAFR al-AW-wal |
| Etymology | Nafr (نفر) means 'departure,' and Awwal (أول) means 'first.' Nafr Awwal literally translates to 'the first departure,' distinguishing it from Nafr Thani (the second/later departure on the 13th). |
Nafr Awwal(النَّفْر الأَوَّل) Nafr Awwal (first departure) is the option to leave Mina on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah after completing the day's stoning. It is the early departure option explicitly permitted in Kur'an-i Kerim.
النَّفْر الأَوَّل
Nafr Awwal allows hacilar to shorten their stay in Mina by departing on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, the second of the Days of Tashreeq, after completing the stoning of all three Cemerat for that day. The critical condition is timing: the haci must leave the boundaries of Mina before sunset (Maghrib) on the 12th. If the sun sets while they are still within Mina, the majority of scholars hold that they become obligated to remain for the stoning on the 13th. Some scholars from the Shafi'i and Hanbali schools allow departure even after sunset as long as the haci had the intention and was in the process of leaving. After departing Mina, hacilar typically proceed to Mekke to perform Tavaf al-Wida (farewell Tavaf) before leaving the city. Many hacilar choose Nafr Awwal due to the practical challenges of extended stays in Mina and tight travel schedules.
Nafr (نفر) means 'departure,' and Awwal (أول) means 'first.' Nafr Awwal literally translates to 'the first departure,' distinguishing it from Nafr Thani (the second/later departure on the 13th).