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Fasting the Day of ʻArafah
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ was asked about fasting the day of ʻArafah, and he said: "It expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1162
The Science
For those not performing Hajj, fasting the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (the Day of ʻArafah) expiates the sins of two years — the past and the coming — one of the greatest single days of the year.
How to Practice
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Fast the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (only if you are not on Hajj)
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Make the intention and have suhoor before dawn
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Spend the day in much duʻa — it is the best day for supplication
4
Break your fast at sunset with gratitude
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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