A pilgrim is not permitted to authorize another person to throw the pebbles on their behalf, unless there is a reason necessitating that

Q: I performed Hajj and all its rituals this year. However, on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, I could not throw the pebbles (at the pebble-throwing area during Hajj), and so I authorized one of my relatives to do this on my behalf, as he was not Muta`jil (pilgrim who hastens to leave Mina on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah), and spent the night in Mina. Then, I heard that it is not permissible to authorize him, so I went back on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah and threw the pebbles for these two days, i.e. the 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. Is what I did correct?

A: A pilgrim is not permitted to authorize another person to throw the pebbles on their behalf, unless there is a reason necessitating it, such as sickness or old age. You did well when you threw the pebbles for the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah. As for the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, if you intended to hasten to leave Mina before the sun set on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, then you would not have to throw the pebbles on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, and your throwing would not count. (Part No. 10; Page No. 316) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.