What is Arafah?

Dhul Hijjah is the end month of the Islamic schedule calendar and the day of Arafah is the 9th day of Dhul hijjah. In Islam, it is very important and the main day. Upon the arrival of Arafah, a large number of Muslims gathered close to Mecca on the plain which is called Arafah to perform their hajj process. For the removal of sins.

Those who are not performing Hajj are advised to fast on this day. Fasting is considered a good deed that brings people closer to Allah and is believed to bring great rewards. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that fasting Upon the arrival of 'Arafah can forgive the previous year and the approaching next year for the Muslims. For Muslims, it is an extraordinary day for looking for forgiveness and getting closer to Allah. What significance does the Day of ‘Arafah hold during the Hajj performers? For the performers of hajj the day Arafah is very important. For the (Wuquf) all the hajj performers gather at the plain of Arafah a desert near Mecca they have to stay from noon to sunset over here. This is the time to make sincere prayers and ask Allah for forgiveness.

On this day it is believed that Allah comes down to the lowest heaven and forgives the truly who regret their sins. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said this day completes the religion of Islam and Allah's blessings.

Without the stay at Arafah Hajj is not be completed.

What About the Fasting at the day of Arafah?

Those Muslims are not performing the hajj on this day of Arafah by focusing on worship and good deeds. On this day it is important to fast as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that fasting on this day can forgive the sins of the coming and previous years. This is the most glorious way to ask forgiveness from Allah Almighty. Muslims do extra prayers read the Quran fasting and make dua (prayers) and remember Allah (Dhikhar). Muslims also do charity and good deeds on this day like by spending time in prayer and reflection.

Muslims from all over the world can fasting as like ramadan at the day of arfaha (9th Dhul Hijjah.

What are the spiritual benefits of fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah?

On the day of Arafah, fasting has spiritual benefits. The most important benefit of fasting on this day is that it removes all the previous sins of the coming year and is fulfilled by good deeds. Fasting on this day helps Muslims get closer to Allah almighty and more aware of Allah's almighty guidance. On the walk of Allah's almighty guidance Muslims improve self-disciple cleanse the soul and help spiritual growth. By spending the day fasting and worshiping Muslims can gain great rewards feel spiritually fulfilled and align themselves with Allah’s will.

Standing at Arafat (Wuquf) is required to complete Hajj

For the performer of the hajj, the day of Arafah is very important. All the hajj performers gathered at the plain near the mecca a large desert known as Arafah from dawn until sunset. Standing on this plain is called (Wuquf). it is the most important part of hajj and performing hajj can not be fulfilled or we say can not be complete with it.

This is the most special day for Muslims because on this day Allah showers his mercy and Muslims seek forgiveness from Allah almighty. On this Allah comes to the lowest heaven to see the Muslims who are seeking forgiveness.

What prayers and supplications are recommended on the Day of ‘Arafah?

On this day one of the most important dua that hajj performers do is dua Arafah which is for the forgiveness on this dua is important to do this dua to seek forgiveness and get the blessings from Allah almighty. As per Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is the best day to make dua.

On the day of arafah Muslims are inspired to recite the Shahada saying "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) to express their faith. Getting forgiveness from Allah almighty by saying "Astaghfirullah" (I seek forgiveness from Allah) is also recommended. Sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by reciting "Allahumma salli ala Muhammad" is another practice inspired by this sacred day.

On this day Muslims make personal dua for their needs which want to fulfill in this world because Muslims believe that Allah is watching who makes dua and what kind of dua they make.

Spread kindness by performing small acts, like offering encouragement or lending a hand to others

On the day of arafah Muslims even perform hajj. For the individuals who don't perform hajj are also advised to fast on this day as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned that fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah can remove the sins of the previous year and the coming year. Those who are not performing the hajj are recommended that they spend their day in prayer and seeking forgiveness from allah almighty.

Muslims fast on the Day of ‘Arafah as a recommended act of worship, seeking forgiveness and spiritual rewards

Muslims around the world observe the Day of ‘Arafah with different acts of worship even if they are not performing Hajj. Many Muslims fast on this day because it is seen as a highly recommended act with great spiritual rewards. They spend the day in prayer making personal supplications and asking Allah for forgiveness. Besides fasting and prayer Muslims may also give to charity. In some communities, people gathered to discuss this day and learn about the importance of this day and advised each other to come closer to allah.

Final thoughts on Arafah

As for Muslims, the day of arafah is the most Islamic rewarding day and it is very special day for forgiveness and whether you are performing the hajj or not. Every Muslim must have to pray and seek forgiveness from allah almighty on this day. As we know the day of arafah reminds the mercy of allah almighty. The Muslims who perform hajj and stand at arafah is the special part of their hajj journey.