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Sun 7 Dhul Hijjah 1444AH 25-6-2023AD at 2:20 pm #90279
Blessings of the day of Arafat ⛰️🌄
By Abu Amina Elias / September 6, 2016
Pilgrims should also remember to pray for their loved ones, the Muslims, the righteous, and humanity at large. At the same time, Muslims who are not performing the pilgrimage should pray for those who are. If we meet any pilgrims on their journey, we should honor them as they are the guests of Allah.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْحَاجِّ وَلِمَنِ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُ الْحَاجُّ
O Allah, forgive the pilgrims and those for whom the pilgrims seek forgiveness.
Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 8818, Grade: Hasan
And Ka’b, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
الْحَاجُّ وَالْمُعْتَمِرُ وَالْمُجَاهِدُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَفْدُ اللَّهِ سَأَلُوا فَأُعْطُوا وَدَعَوْا فَأُجِيبُوا
The pilgrims and soldiers in the way of Allah are the guests of Allah. If they ask, then give them. If they call you, then answer them.
Source: Muṣannaf Ibn Abī Shaybah 4/191
It is recommended to fast on the day of ‘Arafat for those not performing the Hajj pilgrimage, as it is a means of expiation and purification from sin.
Abu Qatadah reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “What is your view about fasting on the day of ‘Arafat?” The Prophet said:
يُكَفِّرُ السَّنَةَ الْمَاضِيَةَ وَالْبَاقِيَةَ
It will expiate the sins of the previous and upcoming years.
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162, Grade: Sahih
It is not recommended to fast on the day of ‘Arafat for those who are performing the Hajj pilgrimage in order for them to have strength to perform more prayers and supplications, but it is still permissible for pilgrims to fast if they wish.
Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
حَجَجْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَلَمْ يَصُمْهُ وَمَعَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ فَلَمْ يَصُمْهُ وَمَعَ عُمَرَ فَلَمْ يَصُمْهُ وَمَعَ عُثْمَانَ فَلَمْ يَصُمْهُ وَأَنَا لَا أَصُومُهُ وَلَا آمُرُ بِهِ وَلَا أَنْهَى عَنْهُ
I have performed the Hajj pilgrimage with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he did not fast it. I performed it with Abu Bakr and he did not fast, with Umar and he did not fast, and with Uthman and he did not fast. I do not fast it, nor do I command it or prohibit it.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 751, Grade: Hasan
Al-Tirmidhi commented on this topic, saying:
وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ أَكْثَرِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ يَسْتَحِبُّونَ الْإِفْطَارَ بِعَرَفَةَ لِيَتَقَوَّى بِهِ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى الدُّعَاءِ وَقَدْ صَامَ بَعْضُ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ بِعَرَفَةَ
The practice among the majority of scholars is that it is recommended to not fast on the day of ‘Arafat in order for a man to have strength to supplicate, but some of the scholars would fast on the day of ‘Arafat while at ‘Arafat.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 750
In sum, the day of ‘Arafat is among the holiest times of the year in Islam. It commemorates the finality of revelation and the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage. We should increase our good deeds, prayers, and supplications during this time. If we are not present at ‘Arafat, it is best to fast the day in remembrance. If we are on the plain of ‘Arafat, it is best to save our strength for worship.
We ask Allah to bless this day for us and all Muslims everywhere.
Success comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.
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