The Day of Arafat

transition? · **The Day of Arafat -** 12-15-2007

I'm not sure I know much about it or what it is.

When is it?

**Muhammad** · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-17-2007

Thread Approved.

Please see the following thread where you can find some information Insha'Allaah:

http://www.islamicboard.com/umrah-ha...-hijjah-2.html (Virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah)

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Among the special seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, which Allaah has preferred over all the other days of the year. Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah?" He said, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing." (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 2/457).

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It is Sunnah to fast on the ninth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) urged us to do good deeds during this time, and fasting is one of the best of deeds. Allaah has chosen fasting for Himself, as is stated in the hadeeth qudsi:

"Allaah says: ‘All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except for fasting, which is for Me and I am the One Who will reward him for it.’" (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 1805).

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah. Hunaydah ibn Khaalid reported from his wife that some of the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

"The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah, on the day of ‘Aashooraa’, on three days of each month, and on the first two Mondays and Thursdays of each month." (Reported by al-Nisaa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawud; classified by al-Albaani as saheeh in Saheeh Abi Dawud, 2/462).

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These ten days include Yawm ‘Arafaah (the Day of ‘Arafaah), on which Allaah perfected His Religion. Fasting on this day will expiate for the sins of two years. These days also include Yawm al-Nahar (the Day of Sacrifice), the greatest day of the entire year and the greatest day of Hajj, which combines acts of worship in a way unlike any other day.
It is Sunnah to fast on the ninth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) urged us to do good deeds during this time, and fasting is one of the best of deeds. Allaah has chosen fasting for Himself, as is stated in the hadeeth qudsi:

"Allaah says: ‘All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except for fasting, which is for Me and I am the One Who will reward him for it.’" (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 1805).

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah. Hunaydah ibn Khaalid reported from his wife that some of the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

"The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah, on the day of ‘Aashooraa’, on three days of each month, and on the first two Mondays and Thursdays of each month." (Reported by al-Nisaa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawud; classified by al-Albaani as saheeh in Saheeh Abi Dawud, 2/462).

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4. Fasting on the day of 'Arafah - Fasting has been affirmed on the day of 'Arafah, where it has been confirmed from the Prophet, peace be upon him, that he said regarding fasting on the day of 'Arafah:

"Be content with the fact that Allah will expiate for you your sins for the year before (the day of 'Arafah) and the year after (the day of 'Arafah)." [Reported by Muslim]

However, whoever is at 'Arafah as a pilgrim then fasting is not expected of him, as the Prophet, peace be upon him, stopped at 'Arafah to eat.

The Day of Arafah is tomorrow, Tuesday 18th December 2007 Insha'Allaah.

aadil77 · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-17-2007

so if your not doing hajj its recommended to fast tomo?

**Muhammad** · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-17-2007

Wa Alaykum Assalaam,

That's right

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aadil77 · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-17-2007

Jazakhallah

, so i'll be fasting tomo

, someone was telling me about this but I wasn't sure

nocturne · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

So we are supposed to be fast the day before Eid?

Eid is on thursday here, so am i to fast on wednesday even though the day of arafat is today.

- Brok3n - · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

You're supposed to be fasting today

transition? · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

JazakAllah !

=)

I'm fasting

Thank you so much for clearing it up

ansar.tajudeen · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

lol fine..
here EID will be on friday inshallah..
so inshallah i will fast on tomorrow night(sahar-wednesday) (Thursday)

Ask Dua for us.....
as u all fast before one day than us (Here in INDIA).. as fasting persons dua will be accepted......

nocturne · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

nono...we need people to clear this up.

As far i know, it does not matter when the eid is in your country, you are supposed to fast on the day of arafat (which is tuesday).

- Brok3n - · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

^ Yup.

truemuslim · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

this year in the u.s its today (the 18th) i just broke my fast an hour ago... didany of you fast?

Talha777 · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

Yes sir I fasted as well alhamdulillah. However to be honest it didnt feel like I was fasting since sunset is so early these days: Maghrib was at 4:42 pm!!!

truemuslim · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

you broke your fast at 4:42? wow, i did at 5:02... not that much farther than yours. i didnt get hungry tho...no challenge..hmp

transition? · **Re: The Day of Arafat -** 12-18-2007

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Originally Posted by truemuslim

you broke your fast at 4:42? wow, i did at 5:02... not that much farther than yours. i didnt get hungry tho...no challenge..hmp

I lack self control so many times, I end up following temptations easily.

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transition? Member Status: Offline Posts: 62 Reputation: 64 Rep Power: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	The Day of Arafat - 12-15-2007 I'm not sure I know much about it or what it is. When is it?

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aadil77 LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 434 Reputation: 1272 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Currently Leicester Inshallah Jannah Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-17-2007 so if your not doing hajj its recommended to fast tomo? __________________ Sayings of the Prophet..... Faith is the source of my Power Knowledge is my Weapon Submission to the Divine Will is my pride Truth is my Salvation Worship is my Habit Prayer lies the Coolness of my Eyes and the Peace of my Mind

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Muhammad Slave of Allaah Status: Offline Posts: 3,385 Reputation: 17373 Rep Power: 43 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-17-2007 Wa Alaykum Assalaam, That's right . __________________ *{...And indeed it is a Book of exalted power. No falsehood can approach it from before or behind it: It is sent down by One Full of Wisdom, Worthy of all Praise.*} [Fussilat: 41-42] Islamic Newsletters:** http://www.islamleicester.com/Conten...7/Default.aspx If I make a mistake then please correct me, and if I have said something wrong then please forgive me.

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aadil77 LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 434 Reputation: 1272 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Currently Leicester Inshallah Jannah Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-17-2007 Jazakhallah, so i'll be fasting tomo, someone was telling me about this but I wasn't sure __________________ Sayings of the Prophet..... Faith is the source of my Power Knowledge is my Weapon Submission to the Divine Will is my pride Truth is my Salvation Worship is my Habit Prayer lies the Coolness of my Eyes and the Peace of my Mind

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nocturne LI Senior Member Status: Online Posts: 110 Reputation: 134 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 So we are supposed to be fast the day before Eid? Eid is on thursday here, so am i to fast on wednesday even though the day of arafat is today.

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- Brok3n - BewafaiKiHadhHoGayi~ Status: Offline Posts: 10,432 Reputation: 26435 Rep Power: 57 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a world full of trials and tribulations... Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 You're supposed to be fasting today __________________ . ...Kabhi khwaab mai, socha na tha - Jeena parhe ga, tujhe chor ke... Rhymes Thread Stats - Click Here

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transition? Member Status: Offline Posts: 62 Reputation: 64 Rep Power: 5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 JazakAllah ! =) I'm fasting Thank you so much for clearing it up

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ansar.tajudeen LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 175 Reputation: 1457 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai, India Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 lol fine.. here EID will be on friday inshallah.. so inshallah i will fast on tomorrow night(sahar-wednesday) (Thursday) Ask Dua for us..... as u all fast before one day than us (Here in INDIA).. as fasting persons dua will be accepted...... __________________ CLICK HERE

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nocturne LI Senior Member Status: Online Posts: 110 Reputation: 134 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 nono...we need people to clear this up. As far i know, it does not matter when the eid is in your country, you are supposed to fast on the day of arafat (which is tuesday).

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truemuslim Allahu Akbar Status: Offline Posts: 2,705 Reputation: 6529 Rep Power: 13 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Unknown hidden house which u will never kno of...aka somewhere in the u.s.a. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 this year in the u.s its today (the 18th) i just broke my fast an hour ago... didany of you fast? __________________ WHAT AM I DOING? Currently(May14, 4:59pm): Lissenin to this over and over and over and over again - http://www.fawakh.net/sound/fawakh.MP3 <<click Then when that gets boring (after a loooong time) i go to this (CLICK)...and so on...

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Talha777 Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 514 Reputation: 1357 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 Yes sir I fasted as well alhamdulillah. However to be honest it didnt feel like I was fasting since sunset is so early these days: Maghrib was at 4:42 pm!!!

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truemuslim Allahu Akbar Status: Offline Posts: 2,705 Reputation: 6529 Rep Power: 13 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Unknown hidden house which u will never kno of...aka somewhere in the u.s.a. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: The Day of Arafat - 12-18-2007 you broke your fast at 4:42? wow, i did at 5:02... not that much farther than yours. i didnt get hungry tho...no challenge..hmp __________________ WHAT AM I DOING? Currently(May14, 4:59pm): Lissenin to this over and over and over and over again - http://www.fawakh.net/sound/fawakh.MP3 <<click Then when that gets boring (after a loooong time) i go to this (CLICK)...and so on...