What should I do during Arafa Day?
This is the most important day of the year. It may be a start for a turning point in your life.
So, what should I do?
Firstly, you should repent to Allah.
One sin may be the reason to prevent many good maters for you, so you have to start this day with asking Allah’s forgiveness.
Don’t forget that the best reports of deeds on the day of Judgement are the reports of those who always ask Allah’s forgiveness.
Secondly, do your best to preserve your vision and your hearing from doing any sins.
If you can spend that day in your home and the mosque or being engaged in doing good deeds, you will win with the forgiveness. The prophet said, “anyone who will control his ear and eye and his tongue, will win with forgiveness.”
Thirdly, fast the day of Arafa.
By Fasting the day of Arafa, Allah removes the sins of the previous year and the coming year.
Fourthly, do many remembrance (Dhikr)
The Prophet, peace, and blessings be upon him, said, “The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafa. The best of it is what was said by myself and the prophets before me:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
“There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, unto Him belong the dominion and all praise and He has power over all things.”
Fifthly, the Doua in general.
The prophet (peace be upon him) said “the best Doua is the Doua of the day of Arafa.”
Now do your plan for the Doua. Try to make Doua for every good matter for this world and the hereafter.
You can make categories in your Doua to avoid forgetting anything.
- Doua for Akhirah/ hereafter.
- Doua for Donia/ this world.
- Doua for whom you love.
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Arafat day meaning – Actions for Arafa Day
The Day of Arafah is the ninth day of the month of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the most important and holiest days of the Islamic year. It is distinguished by the stop at Arafat, a large area located about 20 kilometers east of Mecca. On this day, Allah SWT revealed the verse perfected for you your religion.
Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year. The Prophet Muhammad said, “Hajj is Arafah,” emphasizing its significance. It is highly recommended to engage in the remembrance of Allah and seeking forgiveness. Allah frees many people from Hell on this day.
During the ten days of Dhul Hijjah, acts of worship are especially rewarded. On the Day of Arafah, Allah swears by the year and by the promised day, underscoring its importance. Pilgrims travel to reap the rewards of this blessed day, participating in the Hajj pilgrimage, and celebrating Eid al Adha the following day.
The day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and is a time for seeking forgiveness, as it is a day when Allah SWT bestows immense mercy and blessings.
Why was the Day of Arafat given this name?
Scholars differed as to why the Day of Arafah was given this name, and they have opinions regarding that:
- One of them: Adam and Eve, peace be upon them, separated after they descended to earth, then they met on this day at Arafat and got to know each other. So he was named after him.
- Second: Gabriel, peace be upon him, used to show Ibrahim Al-Khalil, peace be upon him, the rituals and say to him: Did you know? He says, “I knew.”
- Third: People get to know each other on this day, because people from all over the world gather on this day in Arafat.
How to fast on arafat day?
- Intention to fast: The fasting person intends to fast on the Day of Arafat the night before, or at any time of the day on the Day of Arafat before noon.
- Abstaining from things that break the fast: The fasting person abstains from everything that breaks the fast, such as food, drink, sexual intercourse, and other things that break the fast, from dawn on the day of Arafat until sunset.
- Good deeds: The fasting person does many good deeds on this day, such as supplication, remembrance, reading the Quran, charity, and others.
What do you do at muzdalifah in hajj?
Shaikh Saleh Academy experts say Actions for Arafa Day are as follows:
- Spending the night is obligatory: Spending the night in Muzdalifah is considered obligatory for the pilgrim, and whoever abandons it must pay a sacrifice.
- Sunnah: It is recommended to spend the night until morning, then stop until morning, and there is nothing wrong with offering the weak and women.
- Place of overnight stay: It is recommended to spend the night near the Grand Mosque of Mash’ar Al-Haram (Mount Qazah), if possible.
- Maghrib and Isha: The pilgrim prayer Maghrib and Isha together and shortened in Muzdalifah.
- Fajr: The pilgrim prays Fajr in Muzdalifah, then departs for Mina.
- Witr: It is recommended to perform Witr in Muzdalifah before the dawn prayer.
- Pray a lot: It is recommended to pray a lot in Muzdalifah, especially at Mash’ar al-Haram.
What is arafat day in islam?
The Day of Arafah is the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, and it is one of the greatest days of the year for Muslims because Actions for Arafa Day is held on it. This day is considered an essential pillar of the Hajj, as pilgrims stand on Mount Arafat, praying to God Almighty, asking Him for forgiveness, and praying to Him.
The Day of Forgiveness of Sins, as it was stated in the hadith from the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace: “There is no day on which God frees a servant from Hell more than the Day of Arafat. (narrated by Muslim)
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What to read on the day of arafah?
On the Day of Arafah and within Actions for Arafa Day, it is recommended for Muslims to pray a lot, as it is the best supplication said in the Sunnah, as proven by the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace. Here are some things that it is recommended to recite on the Day of Arafah:
- Surah Al-Kahf: It was reported from the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, that whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, a light will be given to him between the two Fridays.
- Ayat Al-Kursi: Reading it is equivalent to reading the entire Quran.
- Surah Al-Ikhlas: Reciting it a hundred times is equivalent to reading the Quran.
- Surah Al-Falaq: Reciting it is equivalent to reading the Quran ten times.
- Surah An-Nas: Reading it is equivalent to reading the Quran ten times.
What should I do on the Day of Arafah?
- Standing at Arafat: It is the greatest pillar of Hajj, and it begins from noon on the day of Arafat until dawn on the night of sacrifice.
- Supplication: It is recommended to pray a lot on the Day of Arafah as part of Actions for Arafa Day, as supplications are answered, and the best supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah.
- Fasting: It is recommended to fast on the day of Arafat for those who are not a Hajj, as it expiates the sins of the past and coming years.
- Dhikr: It is recommended to remember God Almighty a lot on the Day of Arafat, including takbir, rejoicing, and praising Him.
- Reading the Quran: It is recommended to read the Quran on the Day of Arafat, and reflect on its meanings.
- Connecting with relatives: It is desirable to connect with relatives on the Day of Arafat, and connecting relatives is one of the greatest good deeds.
- Giving a lot of charity: It is desirable to give a lot of charity on the day of Arafah, as it brings a lot of goodness.
What are good deeds to do on the day of Arafah?
The most important actions that a Muslim should perform on the Day of Arafat within Actions for Arafa Day:
- Standing at Arafat: It is the greatest pillar of Hajj, and whoever stops at Arafat before dawn on the day of Eid al-Adha has completed the entire Hajj.
- Supplication: It is recommended to pray a lot on the Day of Arafah, and the supplication of the Day of Arafah will be answered, God willing.
- Fasting: It is recommended to fast on the day of Arafat for non-pilgrims, as it provides forgiveness of sins for the past and coming years.
- Remembrance of God Almighty: It is recommended to remember God Almighty a lot on the Day of Arafat, such as takbir, rejoicing, and praising Him.
- Reading the Quran: It is recommended to read the Quran on the Day of Arafat.
- Feeding: It is recommended to feed people on the Day of Arafat.
What is the best time to make dua on Arafat day?
- After the combined noon and afternoon prayers: The pilgrim heads to the Arafat stop after the combined and shortened noon and afternoon prayers, and begins with supplication, dhikr, and talbiyah until sunset.
- In the last third of the night: God Almighty descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of the night of Arafat. He approaches His servants and considers their questions and needs.
- Prostration: The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “The closest thing a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so supplicate often” [Narrated by Muslim].
- Iftar time: Prayers are answered for the fasting person and when breaking the fast.
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