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Day of Arafat (9th Dhul Hijjah)

Posted on October 3, 2014 by thewahyproject

Did you know,

That “fasting on the day of Arafat” (i.e. 9th Dhul Hijjah), “which immediately precedes the day of the Eid of Sacrifice” (i.e. Eid Al-Adha), “is also recommended, except for those who are doing the pilgrimage”. [1], [2]

Ref

Our Dialogue – “After Ramadan — Some Suggestions [Oct. ’06]” (link)
Our Dialogue – “After Ramadan [Nov. ’09]” (link)
“English Translation of Jāmi‘ At-Tirmidhī”. Compiled by Mohammad Ibn ‘Eisā At-Tirmidhi et al. Darussalam. Nov, 2007. Volume 2, Hadith #749 (Daif), pg 186 (please refer to Comments)

Dhul Hijjah – 9th (Day of Arafat)

Posted on October 25, 2012 by thewahyproject

Did you know,

That ” fasting on the day of Arafat ” (i.e. 9^th Dhul Hijjah), ” which immediately precedes the day of the Eid of Sacrifice (i.e. Eid Al-Adha), is “, ” recommended, except for those who are doing the pilgrimage “. (link, link)

Ref: “English Translation of Jāmi‘ At-Tirmidhī”. Compiled by Mohammad Ibn ‘Eisā At-Tirmidhi et al. Darussalam. Nov, 2007. Volume 2, Hadith #749 (Daif), pg 186 (please refer to Comments)