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On the 9th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims performing hajj stand on the mountain to make duaas. It is virtuous for those not making the Hajj to fasting on the Day of Arafah.
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah is the day of ’Arafah, since it is on this day that the pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of ’Arafah, praying and supplicating to their Lord. It is mustahabb (highly recommended) for those who are not pilgrims to fast on this day, since the Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) was asked about fasting on the day of ’Arafah, so he said, “It expiates the sins (Minor) of the past year and the coming year.” [Muslim (no. 1162)] (AbdurRahman.org)
Related Reading:
- On the Day of Arafah (Abdurrahman.org) - Source: Lessons of Creed Acquired From The Hajj – By ‘AbdurRazzaq bin ‘Abdul-Muhsin al-Badr, Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya
- Significance and Virtues of the Day of Arafah - Collection of ahadith compiled in Hajj and Tawheed by Dr. Saleh as-Saleh]
- Excellence of Observing Sawm (fasting) on the Day of Arafah, Ashurah and Tasua - from Riyadh us Saaliheen via AbdurRahman.org
- This Day I Have Completed Your Religion For You
- Best Supplication Offered on the Day of Arafah
- Study the Best Supplication for the Day of Arafah (Bakkah.net)
- Audio of the supplication
- Text of the supplication (study card)
- The Prophet's Farewell Sermon
