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The virtues of the day of ʿArafah
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There are many narrations that speak of the virtues of the blessed day of ʿArafah.
• Among them is that fasting on the day of ʿArafah is a Sunnah for those who are not performing Ḥajj.
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• Among them is that fasting on the day of ʿArafah is a Sunnah for those who are not performing Ḥajj.
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Abū Qatādah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about fasting the day of ʿArafah and he said:
❝It will expiate the sins of the previous and upcoming years..❞
- Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162
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❝It will expiate the sins of the previous and upcoming years..❞
- Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162
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at-Tirmidhī said:
❝The narration of Abū Qatādah is good, and it was recommended by the scholars to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, except for those at ‘Arafah.❞
- Sunan al-Tirmidhī 794
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❝The narration of Abū Qatādah is good, and it was recommended by the scholars to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, except for those at ‘Arafah.❞
- Sunan al-Tirmidhī 794
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• Another virtue is that Allāh frees His servants from the Hell-fire at ʿArafah.
Āʿisha reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said:
❝There is no day upon which Allāh frees more of his servants from the Hell-fire than the day of ʿArafat...❞
- Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1348
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Āʿisha reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said:
❝There is no day upon which Allāh frees more of his servants from the Hell-fire than the day of ʿArafat...❞
- Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1348
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• The best supplication to say on ʿArafah.
ʿAmr Ibn Shuʿayb reported that The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
❝The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafat. The best of it is what was said by myself and the Prophets before me -
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ʿAmr Ibn Shuʿayb reported that The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
❝The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafat. The best of it is what was said by myself and the Prophets before me -
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There is no God but Allāh alone, without any partners, unto Him belong the dominion and all praise and He has power over all things.❞
And most importantly the day of ʿArafah is the culmination of Ḥajj which is the last pillar of Islām.
And Allah knows best.
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And most importantly the day of ʿArafah is the culmination of Ḥajj which is the last pillar of Islām.
And Allah knows best.
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