I threw pebbles before noon on the second of the Days of Tashriq

Q 2: When I performed Hajj I threw pebbles (at the pebble-throwing area during Hajj) on the second of the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) before noon; am I to blame for doing so though I did that out of ignorance?

A: Throwing pebbles before noon during the Days of Tashriq is impermissible. The Prophet (peace be upon him) did not throw pebbles except in the afternoon and stated: Take your rites of Hajj from me. Accordingly, you must offer Fidyah (expiation) for throwing pebbles before noon, which is to slaughter a sheep that fulfills the same conditions for Ud-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered by non-pilgrims) in Makkah and distribute its meat among the poor in Haram (all areas within the Sacred Precincts of Makkah) without eating anything from it.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.