Dhul-Hijjah · the season of pilgrimage

Day of Arafah

يوم عرفة

The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah. Fasting on this day is highly recommended for those not performing Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates the sins of two years.

Next occurrence

next year

The ruling

Sunnah muʾakkadah for non-pilgrims

The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah. Fasting on this day is highly recommended for those not performing Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates the sins of two years.

The reward

Two years of expiation

Expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.

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