Islamic Blog -The Indian Academy, Dubai

    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 him at Namirah. He ordered that Al-Quswah (his she-camel) to be readied for him.” [3] •                   It is recommended for the pilgrims to move at a modest pace. Usamah bin Zaid wa

 

 

 

               Eid ul Adha Han-at Ibrahim (AS) had a dream that he sacrifices his son Han-at Ismail (AS) for the sake of Allah's will and in the path of Allah. One day he told his son Han-at Ismail (AS) about that dream, so his son has said to his father "you should obey the command of Allah". When Han-at Ibrahim (AS) was about to sacrifice his son and when he was about to run the knife over his son's neck, Allah gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead of his son, so he slaughters lamb. Han-at Ibrahim (AS) knew that Allah loves him and He tests the faith of His loved ones. As Allah said in the Holy Quran: On this great day, all Muslims first take shower in the morning and then get dressed up well to get Allah's blessings. Muslims then go to the Mosque to perform "Namaz e Eidain". After that, they slaughter (Qurban) an animal to obey the command of Allah. The meat these sacrificed animals get divided into three equal portions: one third is for the owne