The Day of ‘Arafah
A Day in Which the Servants Are Freed From the Fire in Abundance
On the authority of ‘Aisha رضي الله عنها who said that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "There is no day in which Allāh sets free more slaves from the Hell-Fire than [He does] on the Day of ‘Arafah."
● [صحيح مسلم ٣٢٧٥]
Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī Raḥimahullāh said: “…And the day of ‘Arafah is a day of being freed from the Fire, and so within it Allaah frees from the Fire the one who stands at ‘Arafah, as well as he who did not stand therein from the Muslims, from the people of the varying lands.
So due to that, the day which follows it became a day of ‘Eid for all of the Muslims in all of their regions – those who witnessed the season (of Ḥajj) from amongst them as well as those that did not witness it, due to their partaking in being freed and attaining forgiveness on the day of ‘Arafah.”
● [لطائف المعارف ص ٣٧٠]
Fasting on This Day Expiates the Sins of Two Years
On the authority of Abee Qataadah رضي الله عنه who said that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked concerning fasting on the day of ‘Arafah so he said: "It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year."
● [صحيح مسلم ١٢٥٠]
Imam An-Nawawee رحمه الله said: “Its meaning is that it expiates the sins of the one who fasts it for that of two years, and the intent by that is of the minor sins, and this is similar to the expiation of the errors through performance of wudhu. Thus, if there are no more minor sins, then it is hoped for a lessening from the major sins, and if there are not to be; then through the raising of the ranks.”
● [شرح صحيح مسلم ٣٠٨/٤]
Imaam An-Nawawee [رحمه الله] said:
❝Know that it is recommended to be plentiful in making Adhkaar [remembrance of Allaah] during these ten [days] – in excess of other than them. It is likewise recommended to do that on the day of ‘Arafah more-so than the rest of the ten [days].❞
● [Al-Adhkaar, (Page: 209)]
There Is Not A Day In The World Where Allāh Emancipates From The Fire Like The Day Of 'Arafah
Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله said: "So the day of 'Arafah is a great day. There is not a day in this world where Allāh Emancipates (persons) from the fire like the day of 'Arafah. So it is necessary to make a lot du'ā and exert one's self in making du'ā and frequently (saying) 'Lā Ilāha ill-Allāh since it is a du'ā."
● [فتاوى نور على الدرب ٣٩٩/١٧]
Fasting The Day of 'Arafah is Disliked For The Pilgrims But Is Highly Recommended For Other Than Him
Shaykh Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله said: "So what is correct is that fasting on the day of 'Arafah for the pilgrim is disliked. As for the one who is not performing Ḥajj then it (i.e. Fasting) is highly recommended.
The wisdom behind why it is disliked for the pilgrim to fast on this day is as the shaykh said: "This day is the day of du'ā and actions, and the best time to make du'ā is the latter part of the day. So if an individual were to fast, the end of the day would approach and he will be lazy and tired."
● [الشرح الممتع ٤٧١/٦]
عن أبي قتادة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم سئل عن صوم يوم عرفة فقال كفارة سنتين
Narrated from Abū Qatādah al-Anṣārī Raḍi-Allāhu ‘Anhu that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked about fasting of the day of 'Arafah so he said: “It is an expiation for TWO YEARS (of minor sins).”
● [رواه أحمد ٢٢٠١١]
سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن صيام يوم عرفة فقال: يكفر الله به السنة التي قبلها والتي بعدها
In another narration; The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked regarding fasting of the day of 'Arafah so he said: “Through it Allāh expiates (sins) of the year which was before it and the year which is after it.”
● [صحيح الجامع ، رقم الحديث : ٣٨٥٣ ، صححه الألباني]
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠
Imām an-Nawawī Raḥimahullāh mentioned in the Sharḥ of Ḥadeeth regarding fasting of the 'Arafah: “And what is meant by sins in here are the MINOR SINS.”
As for the major sins, they require sincere Tawbah,
Fast Of 'Arafah
قالت عائشة رضي الله عنها: ما من السنة يومًا أصومه أحبُّ إلي من أن أصومَ يوم عرفة.
A Day in Which the Servants Are Freed From the Fire in Abundance
On the authority of ‘Aisha رضي الله عنها who said that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "There is no day in which Allāh sets free more slaves from the Hell-Fire than [He does] on the Day of ‘Arafah."
● [صحيح مسلم ٣٢٧٥]
Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī Raḥimahullāh said: “…And the day of ‘Arafah is a day of being freed from the Fire, and so within it Allaah frees from the Fire the one who stands at ‘Arafah, as well as he who did not stand therein from the Muslims, from the people of the varying lands.
So due to that, the day which follows it became a day of ‘Eid for all of the Muslims in all of their regions – those who witnessed the season (of Ḥajj) from amongst them as well as those that did not witness it, due to their partaking in being freed and attaining forgiveness on the day of ‘Arafah.”
● [لطائف المعارف ص ٣٧٠]
Fasting on This Day Expiates the Sins of Two Years
On the authority of Abee Qataadah رضي الله عنه who said that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked concerning fasting on the day of ‘Arafah so he said: "It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year."
● [صحيح مسلم ١٢٥٠]
Imam An-Nawawee رحمه الله said: “Its meaning is that it expiates the sins of the one who fasts it for that of two years, and the intent by that is of the minor sins, and this is similar to the expiation of the errors through performance of wudhu. Thus, if there are no more minor sins, then it is hoped for a lessening from the major sins, and if there are not to be; then through the raising of the ranks.”
● [شرح صحيح مسلم ٣٠٨/٤]
Imaam An-Nawawee [رحمه الله] said:
❝Know that it is recommended to be plentiful in making Adhkaar [remembrance of Allaah] during these ten [days] – in excess of other than them. It is likewise recommended to do that on the day of ‘Arafah more-so than the rest of the ten [days].❞
● [Al-Adhkaar, (Page: 209)]
There Is Not A Day In The World Where Allāh Emancipates From The Fire Like The Day Of 'Arafah
Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله said: "So the day of 'Arafah is a great day. There is not a day in this world where Allāh Emancipates (persons) from the fire like the day of 'Arafah. So it is necessary to make a lot du'ā and exert one's self in making du'ā and frequently (saying) 'Lā Ilāha ill-Allāh since it is a du'ā."
● [فتاوى نور على الدرب ٣٩٩/١٧]
Fasting The Day of 'Arafah is Disliked For The Pilgrims But Is Highly Recommended For Other Than Him
Shaykh Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله said: "So what is correct is that fasting on the day of 'Arafah for the pilgrim is disliked. As for the one who is not performing Ḥajj then it (i.e. Fasting) is highly recommended.
The wisdom behind why it is disliked for the pilgrim to fast on this day is as the shaykh said: "This day is the day of du'ā and actions, and the best time to make du'ā is the latter part of the day. So if an individual were to fast, the end of the day would approach and he will be lazy and tired."
● [الشرح الممتع ٤٧١/٦]
عن أبي قتادة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم سئل عن صوم يوم عرفة فقال كفارة سنتين
Narrated from Abū Qatādah al-Anṣārī Raḍi-Allāhu ‘Anhu that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked about fasting of the day of 'Arafah so he said: “It is an expiation for TWO YEARS (of minor sins).”
● [رواه أحمد ٢٢٠١١]
سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن صيام يوم عرفة فقال: يكفر الله به السنة التي قبلها والتي بعدها
In another narration; The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was asked regarding fasting of the day of 'Arafah so he said: “Through it Allāh expiates (sins) of the year which was before it and the year which is after it.”
● [صحيح الجامع ، رقم الحديث : ٣٨٥٣ ، صححه الألباني]
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠
Imām an-Nawawī Raḥimahullāh mentioned in the Sharḥ of Ḥadeeth regarding fasting of the 'Arafah: “And what is meant by sins in here are the MINOR SINS.”
As for the major sins, they require sincere Tawbah,
Fast Of 'Arafah
قالت عائشة رضي الله عنها: ما من السنة يومًا أصومه أحبُّ إلي من أن أصومَ يوم عرفة.
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‘Ā`ishah رضي الله عنها: “There is no day of the year that I love to fast MORE than the day of ‘Arafah.”
● [صحيح ، ابن الجعد ٥١٢]
The Prophet [ﷺ] said about fasting on the day of ’Arafah for those not performing the Haj:
❝It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year.❞
● [Reported By Muslim, (No. 1250)]
Du’a by ‘Ali on the day of ‘Arafah:
“Oh Allaah! Free me from the fire, increase my halal sustenance, and keep the transgressive jinns and humans away from me.”
● [لطائف المعارف ص ٤٩]
✒ What Du'ā To Recite On The Day Of 'Arafah | Repeat This A Lot
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : خير الدعاء دعاء يوم عرفة وخير ما قلت أنا والنبيون من قبلي لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “The best of supplication is supplication on the day of ‘Arafah and best is what I say and the Prophets before me said;
'Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Waḥdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo, Lahul Mulku Walahul Ḥamdu Wahuwa 'Alaa Kulli Shay`in Qadeer’
(There is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and He is alone, He has no partner, to Him belongs the supreme authority and praise and He is able to do all things).”
أخرجه الترمذي ٣٥٨٥ ، وهو حسن لغيره ، كما قال العلامة الألباني رحمه الله]
Imaam An-Nawawee [رحمه الله] stated:
❝It has reached us from Saalim bin ‘Abdillaah bin ‘Umar [رضي الله عنه], that he saw a petitioner asking from the people on the day of ‘Arafah, so he said: ‘O feeble one! On this day is other than Allaah, The Mighty and Majestic to be asked from?’❞
● [Al-Adhkaar, (Page: 210)]
● [صحيح ، ابن الجعد ٥١٢]
The Prophet [ﷺ] said about fasting on the day of ’Arafah for those not performing the Haj:
❝It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year.❞
● [Reported By Muslim, (No. 1250)]
Du’a by ‘Ali on the day of ‘Arafah:
“Oh Allaah! Free me from the fire, increase my halal sustenance, and keep the transgressive jinns and humans away from me.”
● [لطائف المعارف ص ٤٩]
✒ What Du'ā To Recite On The Day Of 'Arafah | Repeat This A Lot
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : خير الدعاء دعاء يوم عرفة وخير ما قلت أنا والنبيون من قبلي لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “The best of supplication is supplication on the day of ‘Arafah and best is what I say and the Prophets before me said;
'Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Waḥdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo, Lahul Mulku Walahul Ḥamdu Wahuwa 'Alaa Kulli Shay`in Qadeer’
(There is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and He is alone, He has no partner, to Him belongs the supreme authority and praise and He is able to do all things).”
أخرجه الترمذي ٣٥٨٥ ، وهو حسن لغيره ، كما قال العلامة الألباني رحمه الله]
Imaam An-Nawawee [رحمه الله] stated:
❝It has reached us from Saalim bin ‘Abdillaah bin ‘Umar [رضي الله عنه], that he saw a petitioner asking from the people on the day of ‘Arafah, so he said: ‘O feeble one! On this day is other than Allaah, The Mighty and Majestic to be asked from?’❞
● [Al-Adhkaar, (Page: 210)]
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Use this book to help prepare you for tomorrow the day of Arafah.
Where The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafat.The best of it is what was said by myself and the Prophets before me, ‘There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, unto Him belongs the dominion and all praise, and He has power over all things.’”
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3585
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Use this book to help prepare you for tomorrow the day of Arafah.
Where The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafat.The best of it is what was said by myself and the Prophets before me, ‘There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, unto Him belongs the dominion and all praise, and He has power over all things.’”
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3585
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani
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What good does she desire with these types of actions, and what type of virtue does she hope for?! Certainly, it is, by Allāh a tremendous loss, major evil, and widespread trial. [...]"
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For those slaughtering Udh'iyah this Eid
Brief summary
Sheikh Fawzaan حفظه الله was asked with regards to tying the animals legs like this when slaughtering he answered...
Sheikh fawzan : it's not permissible this increases in the animals suffering
As for leaving it free, untied it relaxes the animal and make the pain less
Brief summary
Sheikh Fawzaan حفظه الله was asked with regards to tying the animals legs like this when slaughtering he answered...
Sheikh fawzan : it's not permissible this increases in the animals suffering
As for leaving it free, untied it relaxes the animal and make the pain less
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, set right my religion which is a guardian of my affairs, set right my worldly life in which is my livelihood, and set right my Hereafter which is my place of return. Make life an abundance of every good and make death a relief from every evil.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2720
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِي الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي وَاجْعَلْ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ وَاجْعَلْ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2720
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِي الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي وَاجْعَلْ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ وَاجْعَلْ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ
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Gems of īlm
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, set right my religion which is a guardian of my affairs, set right my worldly life in which is my livelihood, and set right my Hereafter which is my place of return.…
Shaykh abdulrazaq Al badr:
"This dua has gathered for you all the blessing in this world, in your religion and the hereafter"
"This dua has gathered for you all the blessing in this world, in your religion and the hereafter"
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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
الحمد لله وكفى والصلاة والسلام على نبيه الذي اصطفى
Garden of Ilm is happy to announce the commencement of the Dawrah of the sheikh of our Sheikh Muhammad Hisham Tahiri حفظه الله on Saturday 22 June 2024, corresponding to 16 Dhu Al Hijjah 1445 AH. Further details will be posted soon in Shaa Allah.
جزاكم الله خيرا وأحسن إليكم
الحمد لله وكفى والصلاة والسلام على نبيه الذي اصطفى
Garden of Ilm is happy to announce the commencement of the Dawrah of the sheikh of our Sheikh Muhammad Hisham Tahiri حفظه الله on Saturday 22 June 2024, corresponding to 16 Dhu Al Hijjah 1445 AH. Further details will be posted soon in Shaa Allah.
جزاكم الله خيرا وأحسن إليكم
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Be Patient Against Abuse
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-'Alaihi Wa Sallam said:
“And if a person reviles you and dishonors you with what he knows of you then DO NOT degrade him (back) with what you know of him for the curse (of abuse) will ONLY BE UPON HIM.”
[سنن أبي داود ٤٠٨٤ ، صححه الألباني]
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-'Alaihi Wa Sallam said:
“And if a person reviles you and dishonors you with what he knows of you then DO NOT degrade him (back) with what you know of him for the curse (of abuse) will ONLY BE UPON HIM.”
[سنن أبي داود ٤٠٨٤ ، صححه الألباني]
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Shaykh Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله said: "Indeed knowledge is from the best acts of worship and is one of the greatest and most beneficial of it. Hence, you will find Shayṭān keeping people away from (seeking) knowledge."
[فتاوى نور على الدرب ١٢/٢]
[فتاوى نور على الدرب ١٢/٢]
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Sheikh al Fawzan حفظه الله said,
"It's Impermissible to rock back and forward when reading Qur'an, that is from habits of People of the Book (i.e Jews).”
[Al Ijabat al Muhimmah pg. 88]
"It's Impermissible to rock back and forward when reading Qur'an, that is from habits of People of the Book (i.e Jews).”
[Al Ijabat al Muhimmah pg. 88]
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