Dua Mudhir Grade 6 A
The Virtues of the Day of Arafah By Zoya Affaf 10 A
Name and location Mount Arafat lies 22 km east of Makkah in the plain of Arafat. [1] Mount Arafat reaches about 70 m in height and is also known among people as the mount of mercy. The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah is called Arafat day because Hajj pilgrims spend their whole day in the plain of Arafat. The rituals on the Day of Arafah • Staying at Arafah is one of the essential components of Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ said: “(The essence of) Hajj is Arafah.” [2] Hence, Hajj would be invalid if a pilgrim failed to spend the required time at Arafah. • Pilgrims must move towards the plain of Arafat on the 9th day after praying Fajr at Mina. “The Prophet ﷺ remained at Mina until the sunrise and moved out until he reached Arafat where a tent was pitched for...
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