Bukhari

Hadith Commentary: Hafiz Sahib rahimahullah states:

And this hadith has been used as evidence for the condition that the stoning of the jamarat must be done one by one, because of his statement: "He would say takbir with every pebble." And the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: "Take your rites of Hajj from me." And this was indeed his practice, that he would say takbir with every pebble.

However, Ata and his companion Imam Abu Hanifah rahimahullah have opposed this. They say that if someone throws all seven pebbles at once, it is sufficient for him, etc. (Fath)

(But this opinion is not correct.)

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah intends to establish that each jamrah should be pelted with seven pebbles.
It is narrated from Abdullah ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu that he said:
Whether seven or six pebbles are thrown, it does not make a difference.
According to Imam Bukhari, this narration is not established because Qatadah narrates it from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu, whereas Qatadah’s hearing from Abdullah ibn Umar is not proven.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/733) (2)
A condition in the pelting of the jamarat is that each pebble should be thrown individually, and “Allahu Akbar” should be said with every pebble, because the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would recite the takbir with every pebble. However, some scholars hold the view that it is sufficient to throw all the pebbles at once, but this is contrary to the Sunnah and not the method of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/735)

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Jamrah al-‘Aqabah is stoned while standing in the valley’s depression, as is explicitly mentioned in a hadith of Sahih al-Bukhari.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Hajj, Hadith: 1750)
And the other jamarat are stoned from the upper side, as is found in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) used to throw pebbles at the jamrah from the upper side.
(2)
Imam al-Bukhari (rahimahullah) established the aforementioned chapter heading concerning Jamrah al-‘Aqabah. Thus, it is also narrated regarding Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that he used to throw pebbles at Jamrah al-‘Aqabah from the valley’s depression.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/732)
(3)
The questioner had asked Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (radi Allahu anhu) about stoning Jamrah al-‘Aqabah.
(4)
It should be noted that while performing the stoning (rami), Makkah Mukarramah should be on the left side and ‘Arafah on the right side, and in this manner, one should stand facing Jamrah al-‘Aqabah.
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) took the pledge of allegiance from the Ansar for migration at this very place.
Jamrah al-‘Aqabah is also called Jamrah al-Kubra and the Great Shaytan.
(5)
Imam al-Bukhari (rahimahullah) has mentioned at the end of this hadith that Abdullah ibn Walid narrated from Sufyan al-Thawri, who narrated this hadith from al-A‘mash.
This suspended narration (ta‘liq) is mentioned with a connected chain in “Jami‘ Sufyan al-Thawri.”
(Fath al-Bari: 3/732)

Hadith Commentary:
It is understood from this that the pebbles should be thrown separately, and at the time of throwing each one, "Allahu Akbar" should be said.

In the narration, there is mention of Hajjaj bin Yusuf, who, instead of using the prescribed names of the surahs, would refer to them by additional names, as is mentioned in the narration.
Upon this, Ibrahim al-Nakha'i rahimahullah mentioned the narration of Abdullah bin Mas'ud radi Allahu anhu, that he would use only the prescribed names of the surahs, and this is how it should be. In this matter, Hajjaj's opinion was not correct. In the Muslim community, this person is known by the name of a ruthless, merciless tyrant, for who knows how many innocents' blood he unjustly shed upon the earth during his life. The correspondence between the chapter and the hadith is apparent. Ibn al-Munir said: "Abdullah specified Surah al-Baqarah because it is the one in which Allah mentioned the throwing (ramy), so he indicated that the action of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is an explanation of the intent of the Book of Allah, the Exalted, etc." ()

(Fath al-Bari)
That is, Ibn al-Munir said that Abdullah bin Mas'ud radi Allahu anhu specifically mentioned Surah al-Baqarah because in it Allah mentioned the throwing (ramy). Thus, he indicated that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, through his action, presented the explanation of the intent of the Book of Allah, as if to say that this is the place where the rulings of the rites (manasik) were revealed to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.

In this is a warning that the rulings of Hajj are tawqifi (i.e., strictly based on revelation); just as the Lawgiver (shari‘) has explained them, so too must their performance be adhered to. No one has the right to add or subtract anything.

And Allah knows best.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
It is established from this hadith that at the time of throwing each pebble (during the ritual stoning), "Allahu Akbar" should be said.
Ali (radi Allahu anhu) used to recite this supplication while throwing the pebbles:
(Allahumma ihdini bil-huda wa qini bit-taqwa, waj‘al al-akhirata khayran li min al-ula)
There is consensus that if "Allahu Akbar" is not said while throwing the pebbles, the ritual stoning (rami) is still valid.
When Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (radi Allahu anhu) would finish the ritual stoning, he would recite this supplication:
(Allahumma aj‘alhu hajjan mabruran wa dhanban maghfuran wa sa‘yan mashkuran) (Umdat al-Qari: 7/377)
(2)
Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (radi Allahu anhu) specifically mentioned Surah al-Baqarah because the rulings of Hajj are explained in detail in it, and it contains a reminder that the rulings of Hajj are tawqifi (i.e., based solely on divine instruction).
Just as the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) taught, it is necessary to perform them in that manner.
No one is permitted to alter or add to them.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/735)

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: The position of Hajjaj bin Yusuf was that one should not say Surah al-Baqarah, Surah al-Nisa, or Surah Aal Imran, but rather one should say: "the surah in which al-Baqarah is mentioned," "the surah in which al-Nisa is mentioned," "the surah in which Aal Imran is mentioned." The intent of Imam Ibrahim al-Nakha'i rahimahullah is: what is the need for such affectation, when the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam referred to them by the names Surah al-Baqarah, Surah al-Nisa, etc.? As for the arrangement of the surahs and verses of the Noble Qur'an and the publication of the mushaf, that is from Uthman radi Allahu anhu. How could Hajjaj bin Yusuf, being a governor of Banu Umayyah, oppose this? And the arrangement of the verses and surahs is tawfiqi (divinely ordained). Just as, by the command of Allah, Jibril alayhis salam informed the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and he arranged the verses and surahs accordingly. There is only a difference of opinion regarding Surah al-Anfal and Surah al-Tawbah as to whether their arrangement is tawfiqi or the ijtihad (independent reasoning) of Uthman radi Allahu anhu.

And stoning (rami) is, according to the majority, obligatory (wajib). If a person did not stone the Jamrah al-Aqabah until even the days of Tashreeq had passed, his Hajj will still be valid, but he will have to offer a sacrificial animal. This is also the position of the Hanafis, but according to some Malikis, rami is a pillar (rukn), so without it, Hajj will not be valid.

The one stoning should stand facing the Aqabah in such a way that Makkah Mukarramah is on his left and Mina is on his right. Now, the issue of stoning from inside the valley no longer remains, because there are now clean, clear roads built there. Now, the pebbles must be thrown, saying "Allahu Akbar," one by one into the area of the respective Jamrah. If all the pebbles are thrown at once, then according to the four Imams, only one pebble will be counted.

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: Jamrat al-Aqabah, which is also called Jamrat al-Kubra, is the last jamrah from the side of Mina towards Makkah, and on the day of sacrifice (Yawm al-Nahr), only this jamrah is to be pelted with pebbles. However, after pelting the pebbles, one does not stop here to make supplication (du'a).

1974. Commentary: And this is the very scene that has been mentioned in other ahadith, that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) threw pebbles from the bottom of the valley (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Hajj, Hadith: 1750).

Benefits and Issues:

➊
The meaning of "standing opposite the eyebrow" is that he did not stand directly in front, but rather stood a little to the side.

➋
When throwing (the pebbles), one should throw the pebbles one by one.

➌
At the time of throwing each pebble, one should say "Allahu Akbar."

➍
In this hadith, it is mentioned that he faced the Ka'bah, whereas in Sahih al-Bukhari it is mentioned that Ibn Mas'ud radi Allahu anhu kept the House of Allah (Baytullah) to his left and Mina to his right. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Hajj, Chapter: Whoever threw the Jamrah of Aqabah and kept the House to his left, Hadith: 1749)
Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah gave preference to the narration of Sahih al-Bukhari, but he also stated:
There is consensus (ijma‘) that it is permissible to throw (the pebbles) while standing anywhere, whether one faces it or keeps it to the right or left, from its upper side, lower side, or from the middle. (Fath al-Bari 3/734)

➎
The mention of Surah al-Baqarah is because many rulings of Hajj are mentioned in it. The meaning is that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam understood the commands of the Qur'an best, so just as the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam acted, we should also act in the same way.

(1) The method of stoning (rami) is that the Ka'bah should be on the left side, Mina on the right side, and one's face towards the Jamrah. In this way, the person performing rami will be standing in a lower area. This is recommended (mustahabb), but in the case of crowding, since not everyone can perform rami in this manner, there is no harm if it is done from any direction, because the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) did not give any specific command regarding this. However, the way he performed it is recommended.

(2) "This person" refers to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). The specific mention of Surah al-Baqarah is because it contains many rulings related to Hajj.

(3) To emphasize a statement, it is permissible to swear an oath even without being asked.

(4) The noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum) preserved every action of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as it truly was. And, praise be to Allah, it has reached us exactly in the same form as they conveyed it... radi Allahu anhum.

This statement of Hajjaj is an unnecessary affectation. The name "Surah al-Baqarah" has already been established, therefore we will not translate it literally. Brevity is observed in names; otherwise, the meaning of Surah al-Baqarah is also simply "the surah in which the cow is mentioned." Hajjaj considered the literal translation ("The Surah of the Cow") to be disrespectful, but this is not correct.

627 Lexical Explanation:
«رمى الجمرة» By this "Jamrah" is meant "Jamrat al-Aqabah."
«انزلت عليه سورة البقرة» The specific mention of Surah al-Baqarah is because most of the rulings of Hajj are mentioned in it. Thus, the intent is to alert and caution that the acts of Hajj are divinely ordained (tawfiqi). There is no room for alteration, modification, or abrogation in them.

Benefit:
Hajjaj bin Yusuf would sometimes engage in scholarly debates with the people of knowledge. It is also evident that he would make mistakes in some issues. In this hadith, certain rulings regarding the stoning (rami) are mentioned. When performing rami, the pebbles should be thrown one by one. At each throw, one should say "Allahu Akbar." (Bukhari: 175)

Regarding which direction one should face while throwing the pebbles, it is mentioned in Sunan Ibn Majah (3030) that one should face the Ka'bah, whereas in Sahih Bukhari it is reported that Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud radi Allahu anhu would keep the House of Allah (Baytullah) to his left and Mina to his right. (Hadith: 1749) In this matter, the preferred opinion is that of Sahih Bukhari. And remember, wherever one stands to perform rami, it is permissible—whether one faces it, or keeps it to the right or left, whether one throws the pebbles from above, below, or from the middle. (Fath al-Bari: 3/734)

In this hadith, the Companion mentioned Surah al-Baqarah because most of the rulings of Hajj are mentioned in this surah. He wanted to convey that who could understand the matters of the religion better than the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam (upon whom the Qur'an was revealed). It is also established that saying "Surah al-Baqarah," "Surah al-Nas," etc., is proven from the hadith. Hajjaj bin Yusuf made a mistake in this, just as he made mistakes in killing people.