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Arafa is the ninth day of Dhu l-Hijja, the last month of Hijri calendar, and the day before Eid al-Adha. According to Shi'a jurisprudence, pilgrims of Hajj must stay in Arafat from noon to sunset on this day. The day of Arafa is one of the most important days of the year for Muslims. Special rituals have been reported for this day in hadiths, the best of which is praying and asking for forgiveness, most of the Shi'as recite the Supplication of Arafa by Imam al-Husayn (a) on the day. According to Shi'a, performing Ziyara of Imam al-Husayn (a) is recommended on this day.
Arafa is derived from the Arabic word "Araf-a" (َعَرَف) meaning knowing, understanding and learning. The name of this day has been taken from Arafat (a special place near Mecca where pilgrims of Hajj stay for a specific time).
- On the day of Arafa, pilgrims of Hajj gather in Arafat and, in addition to praying and asking for forgiveness, they thank God for giving them the opportunity of performing Hajj. Due to the importance of this day, many supplications have been reported for it from Imams (a) and religious elites. Even in some sources, a supplication has been narrated from the Prophet (s). One of the most famous supplications of this day is the one narrated from Imam al-Husayn (a). Many Shi'a around the world read this supplication on this day. Another famous supplication for this day is the one recited by Imam al-Sajjad (a).
- Many hadiths describe Arafa as a special day of forgiving sins.
- It has also been described as the day of answering prayers.
- Shi'a infallible Imams (a) honored and respected this day and advised people to do so. They did not refuse the poor on this day....
Other featured articles: Hadith Madinat al-Ilm – Usurpation of Fadak – Hadith al-Manzila
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