بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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07:15 PM
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09:22 PM
Isha
11:00 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Yawm Al-Arafah
يوم عرفة
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Yawm al-Arafah (the Day of Arafah) is the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage and one of the most blessed days in the Islamic calendar. On this day, millions of pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat, standing (wuquf) from noon until sunset in supplication, repentance, and prayer-the essential rite of Hajj without which the pilgrimage is invalid. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) declared: "Hajj is Arafah" (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi), emphasizing its centrality. For Muslims not performing Hajj, fasting on this day is highly recommended, as the Prophet said: "Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year" (Muslim). This day carries profound spiritual significance: it was when Allah revealed to the Prophet: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion" (5:3). On Arafah, Allah descends to the lowest heaven, boasting to angels about the pilgrims standing before Him, seeking His mercy. The day symbolizes the Day of Judgment when all humanity will stand before their Creator. Yawm al-Arafah embodies divine mercy, forgiveness, and the culmination of worship. It unites the global Ummah-pilgrims physically present and others spiritually connected through fasting and supplication. This day reminds believers of life's ultimate purpose: standing before Allah in humble submission, seeking His mercy and acceptance.
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