REWARD FOR GOOD DEEDS
52- Fasting on the Day of Arafat
Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah for those who are not performing Hajj. It was narrated from Abu Qataadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on the day of ‘Arafah and he said: “It expiates for the past and coming years.”
(Muslim, 1162).
According to another report: “I ask Allah that it may expiate for (the sins of) the year that comes before it and the year that comes after it.”
18 Safar, 1443 AH.
