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The Virtue of Fasting on the Day of Arafah

The Day of Arafah is a great and blessed day when pilgrims stand on Mount Arafat seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Fasting on this day is one of the most virtuous voluntary acts of worship.

Virtues of Fasting on the Day of Arafah:

• Forgiveness of sins: Fasting on Arafah is a means of expiating the sins of the past year and remaining sins.
• Acceptance of prayers: Arafah is one of the best days to supplicate to Allah; pray for whatever you wish, for prayers are answered on this day by Allah’s will.
• Forgiveness and salvation from Hellfire: Allah forgives sins and frees His servants from Hell on this day; do not miss this golden opportunity.
• Completion of religion and blessing of divine favors: On Arafah, Allah completed the religion and perfected His blessings; be grateful for His favors and embrace Islam with faith.
• Being praised by Allah to the angels: Allah descends to the lowest heaven on Arafah and praises the people of Earth before the angels; be among those praised for worshiping Allah.

Conditions for Fasting on the Day of Arafah:

1. It must be voluntary: Pilgrims are discouraged from fasting on Arafah.
2. Intention before dawn: One must make the intention to fast before Fajr (dawn).
3. Abstaining from invalidators from dawn to sunset: Avoid eating, drinking, and other actions that break the fast.

Benefits of Fasting on the Day of Arafah:

• Strengthening faith and piety: Fasting enhances taqwa and faith by instilling humility and consciousness of Allah.
• Developing patience and perseverance: Abstaining from food, drink, and desires helps cultivate patience and resilience.
• Drawing closer to Allah: Fasting on Arafah is one of the best means to attain closeness to Allah due to its great virtues.

Conclusion:

Do not miss fasting on the Day of Arafah. Take advantage of this blessed day to earn rewards from Allah, and supplicate—your prayers will be accepted.

Remember:

• Fasting on Arafah expiates sins and frees from Hellfire.
• Arafah is one of the best days for supplication.
• Fasting strengthens faith and piety.
• Seize this great opportunity and fast on Arafah with sincere faith; Allah may forgive your sins, free you from Hellfire, and grant you abundant reward.