The Day of Arafah holds a special importance. According to the Islamic calendar, this day falls on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah and is celebrated one day before Eid al-Adha. Muslims around the world consider this day very important for worship, prayer, seeking forgiveness, and drawing closer to Allah Almighty.
The Day of Arafah is actually associated with the greatest
element of Hajj, “Wuqof-e-Arafat”. On this day, millions of pilgrims gather in
the plain of Arafat near Mecca to seek forgiveness for their sins, repent and
engage in remembrance and worship.
According to Islamic teachings, if a pilgrim does not stand
on the plain of Arafat, his Hajj is incomplete, which is why the Day of
Arafah is considered the central day of Hajj.
The virtues of this day have been described as extremely
great. According to the blessed hadiths, the sins of a person who fasts on the
Day of Arafah for the previous and next year are forgiven. This is why Muslims
around the world make special arrangements to observe voluntary fasts on this
day. According to scholars, this day is the day of Allah Almighty's mercy,
forgiveness, and salvation from Hell, in which the prayers of the servant are
specially accepted.
The best supplication for the Day of Arafah is also
mentioned in the hadiths:
“There is no god but Allah, He is Alone, He has no partner,
His is the kingdom, and His is the praise, and He is capable of all things.”
That is, there is no god but Allah, He is alone, He has no
partner, His is the kingdom, all praise is for Him, and He has complete power
over all things.
Scholars say that the Day of Arafah is a day of spiritual
renewal not only for pilgrims but also for Muslims around the world. On this
day, one should pray as much as possible, recite the Holy Quran, remember
Allah, give charity, and sincerely repent from one's sins to receive the mercy
and forgiveness of Allah Almighty.
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