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$50 - Day of Arafah
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Significance Of The Day Of Arafah
A Day To Repent, Reflect, & Give
The Day of Arafah, falling on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is a sacred gift, a day unlike any other. It is the soul of Dhul Hijjah. It is the day the Prophet (PBUH) stood at Mount Arafat, surrounded by believers, gave the last sermon, and pleaded with Allah (SWT) for mercy, not only for them, but for all of us.
Whether you are standing on Mount Arafat or thousands of miles away, this day is yours too. Arafah invites every heart to turn back to its Creator. It is a day to humble ourselves, to seek forgiveness, to fast, to pray, and to give.
The Prophet (PBUH) said,
“There is no day in which Allah frees a greater number of His slaves from the Hellfire than the Day of Arafah.”
(Muslim)
On this day, Allah (SWT) draws near to His servants, listens to their whispers, and accepts their repentance. For those not performing Hajj, fasting on the Day of Arafah brings the reward of expiating sins from the year before and the year to come. It is a day of deep forgiveness, and a day of giving.
Guidance
How To Make The Most Of The Day Of Arafah
The blessings of the day of Arafah are open to everyone, not just those performing Hajj. No matter where you are, you can turn this day into one of transformation:
Fast On This Day
It is reported that the Prophet (PBUH) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah, whereupon he said:
“It expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.”
(Muslim)
Pray Deeply
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“The best supplication is that of the Day of `Arafah, and the best thing that I and other Prophets before me said, is: La ilaha illa allahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu al-mulku wa lahu al-hamdu wa huwa `ala kulli shai’in qadeer (There is no god but Allah alone. He has no partners. To Him belong the sovereignty and all praise. He has power over all things.)”
(Al-Tirmidhi)
Give Generously
On a day defined by divine mercy, extend your own to those in need in vulnerable regions. Your compassionate donations can not only earn you limitless rewards on this sacred day but can also ease the sufferings of orphans, widows and deprived families in vulnerable regions struggling in their daily lives.
Pray wholeheartedly, give generously, seek His repentance and make the best of this holy day of Arafah. May Allah (SWT) make us amongst those standing on the sacred place of Mount Arafah in the future.