Day of Arafat and Muzdalifah (HAJJ SERIES PART 2) hajj2024

The Day of Arafat and Muzdalifah are significant events during the Hajj pilgrimage in Islam.

Day of Arafat:**
*Date:* 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the 12th month of the Islamic calendar).
*Significance:* Considered the pinnacle of the Hajj. Pilgrims gather on the Plain of Arafat from dawn until sunset.
*Activities:*
*Standing at Arafat (Wuquf):* Pilgrims spend the day in prayer, supplication, and reflection, seeking forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
*Sermon:* The Imam delivers a sermon at the Namirah Mosque.
*Fasting:* For those not on Hajj, fasting on this day is highly recommended and is believed to expiate sins of the previous and coming Muzdalifah:**
*Date:* Evening of the Day of Arafat (9th Dhu al-Hijjah) to the early hours of the next day (10th Dhu al-Hijjah).
*Activities:*
*Travel:* After sunset on the Day of Arafat, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah.
*Combined Prayers:* Pilgrims offer the Maghrib (sunset) and Isha (night) prayers together.
*Rest:* Pilgrims sleep under the open sky at Muzdalifah, symbolizing equality before Allah.
*Collecting Pebbles:* Pilgrims gather 49 or 70 small stones to use in the ritual of stoning the pillars (Ramy al-Jamarat) in Mina over the next few days.
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