08.16.18

When is Day of Arafah 2018 and Why is it Special?

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The Day of Arafah 2018 will take place on Monday the 20th of August.

The Day of Arafah is the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah in the annual Islamic Calendar. The 10  days of Dhul Hijjah encompass significant religious meaning. Muslims are advised to increase their acts of goodness and spirituality to reap the rewards of this period.

Fasting the Day of Arafah

It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, because fasting is one of the best of deeds. In a hadith qudsi, Allah says: “All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except fasting, which is for Me and I shall reward for it.” (Bukhari, 1805)

It is reported that “The Prophet used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays.” (Abu Dawood, 2/462)

The Verse Revealed on the Day of Arafah

On the day of Arafah, pilgrims completing the pilgrimage to Makkah will go to the Mountain of Arafah and ask God for forgiveness.

The following verse was revealed on the day of Arafah to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

“This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion.” (Surah al Maa’idah 5:3)

The Virtue of Istighfaar During The 10 Days

Our Prophet  said: “There are no days that are greater before Allah or in which good deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days. So recite a great deal of tahleel,  takbeer  and tahmeed during them.” (Ahmad)

Tahmeed: Al-hamdu Lillah (All praises be to God)

Tahleel: Laa ilaha ill-Allah (There is no god but Allah)

TasbeehSubhaan-Allah (Glory be to God).

Performing Qurban After the Day of Arafah

According to most Muslims Qurban is obligatory upon every sane male/female that has wealth in excess to his/her needs. Normally those who are eligible to pay Zakat have to give a Qurban.

If you haven’t given your Qurban, you can send it here.

The companions would go to the marketplace and recite the takbeer out loud. The people would also recite after hearing them.

Let us follow their footsteps and encourage others to recite the takbeer as well. As mentioned, it is  an act of worship and a proclamation of the greatness of Allah.

You can join us this Dhul Hijjah by donating your Qurban or sending a Eid Gift to a child.


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