THE DAY OF ARAFAH (BEST DAY OF THE YEAR) 2021.

 *THE DAY OF ARAFAH (BEST DAY OF THE YEAR) 2021.*

Monday, 9th Zhul-Hijja, 1442AH (19th July, 2021) is the day of Arafah i.e the best day of the year.

The prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allāh Be Upon Him) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah, so he said, "It expiates the sins of the past year and that of the coming year". (Muslim 1162)

The following are some Wonderful Arafat Day Programme for your attention:

1. Sleep early during the night before the day of Arafat.

2. Wake up before Fajr with the intention of taking your Suhoor in readiness for fasting in the greatest day.

3. Then pray at least two or four Raka'ats, while in Sujood supplicate and ask your lord the best of the  Duniya and Akhira and thank Him for making it possible for you to witness this day in which blessings and forgiveness are provided abundantly.

  

4. Before Fajr, spend sometime asking for forgiveness so that you can be counted among those who seek for forgiveness during the night.

5. Prepare for Fajr prayer and continue asking for forgiveness.

6. Observe your Fajr prayer and after finishing the prayer remain in your praying place, read Qur'aan and engage yourself in all types of Zikr (remembrance of Allāh) till sunrise.

7. Observe two Raka'ats prayer of Shuruuk 15 minutes after sunrise so that you can benefit from the reward of having performed Hajj and Umrah. Please don't miss this great opportunity.

8. After Shuruuk, you can choose to sleep for a while in order to gain more strength for the fasting during the rest of the day.

9. You can then wake up to pray Salaatul Dhuha, at least 4 Raka'ats and continue with your Zikr saying:

" لاإله الا الله وحده لاشريك له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شئ قدير.."

La'ilaaha illallaahu wahadahuu laa shareeka lahul mulku walahul hamdu wahuwa ala kulli shai'inn qadeer.

10. Pray your Dhuhr, say takbeer and read something from the Glorious Qur'aan.

11. Listen to the Khutbah  of Arafat from Itv or any other Islamic channel if you have the means.

12. Pray Asr, continue your Zikr and read Qur'aan until before Maghrib.

13. With about an hour before Maghrib, start your supplications, asking Allāh (Sub-haanahu Wa Ta'ala) for forgiveness, blessings and the best of the two worlds. Don't forget to pray for your Muslim brothers and sisters including those who are dead and alive. Also remember the day you will stand in front of your Lord. Ask Allah that the sun of Arafat should not set unless that you are amongst the forgiven ones.

14. When Azaan for Maghrib is called - break your fast and don't forget to make a Du'aa during Iftar. Proceed to observe your prayer and your Arafat Day is complete!

May Allah accept and guide us always to doing what is right and may He make us to be among his favourite servants.

May Allah make me and you from among those that will be saved from  Hell-fire and from those whose deeds will be accepted on the day that nothing will benefit us except our good deeds.