Over 1,400 years ago, the Prophet (PBUH) spoke of a day so special that it holds the power for our are forgiven. The Day of Arafah – the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhul HIjjah – is the best day of the year to worship Allah perform righteous deeds. On the Day of Resurrection, we will be gathered on Mount Arafah to account for our actions, so we must take advantage of the blessings of this day.
Here are 6 beautiful reasons to fast on Yawm al Arafah:
1. Expiation for past and future sins:
Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates (redeems) the sins of the previous year and the upcoming year.
When the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah, he said
“It expiates the sins (minor) of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)
2. Our religion was completed on this day:
A Jew said to Umar ibn Al-Khattab RA), “O leader of the believers, there is a verse in your book that you recite and had it been revealed to us we would have taken that day as a day of celebration.” Umar said, “Which verse is it?” The Jew said:
“This day I have completed your religion for you, perfected my favour upon you, and have chosen Islam has your religion.” (5:3)
Umar said: “I know the day and place on which this verse was revealed to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. It was while he was standing on the Day of Arafat on Friday.”
We must fast on the Day of Arafah to pay tribute to the holiness of the day on which our religion was perfected. Don’t forget to recite this surah and ayah on the Day of Arafah too.
3. Allah frees more people from hellfire on the Day of Arafat than any other day:
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
