Surah Al-Baqarah (2:203)

وَاذۡكُرُوا اللّٰهَ فِىۡٓ اَيَّامٍ مَّعۡدُوۡدٰتٍؕ فَمَنۡ تَعَجَّلَ فِىۡ يَوۡمَيۡنِ فَلَاۤ اِثۡمَ عَلَيۡهِ ۚ وَمَنۡ تَاَخَّرَ فَلَاۤ اِثۡمَ عَلَيۡهِ ۙ لِمَنِ اتَّقٰى ؕ وَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ وَاعۡلَمُوۡٓا اَنَّکُمۡ اِلَيۡهِ تُحۡشَرُوۡنَ‏ ۝

Wathkuroo Allaha feeayyamin maAAdoodatin faman taAAajjala fee yawmaynifala ithma AAalayhi waman taakhkhara fala ithmaAAalayhi limani ittaqa wattaqoo Allaha waAAlamooannakum ilayhi tuhsharoon

And remember Allāh during specific numbered days. Then whoever hastens his departure in two days - there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays until the third - there is no sin upon him - for him who fears Allāh. And fear Allāh and know that unto Him you will be gathered.

Tadabbur (Reflection)

Theme of the Ayat

The Final Days of Hajj: Remembrance and the freedom of timing.

The Insight

The verse commands remembrance of God during the final days of Hajj (at Mina) and grants flexibility in choosing the departure time, emphasizing piety. Value flexibility and intention. Utilize the flexibility granted in law (timing, travel) to maximize your devotion. The core principle remains God-consciousness and adherence to legal limits.