The First 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah: The best 10 days are approaching, Alhamdulillah 💖
*Fasting on the Day of Arafah Expiates the Sins of Two Years*
On the authority of Abee Qataadah (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was asked concerning fasting on the day of ‘Arafah so he said:
*It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year.*
Reported by Muslim (no.1250)
An-Nawawee (rahimahullaah) said: “Its meaning is that it expiates the sins of the one who fasts it for that of two years, and the intent by that is of the minor sins, and this is similar to the expiation of the errors through performance of wudhu. Thus, if there are no more minor sins, then it is hoped for a lessening from the major sins, and if there are not to be; then through the raising of the ranks.”
Sharh Saheeh Muslim vol 4 p.308
Fasting on this day is for those who are not present at ‘Arafah for the performance of Hajj, Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said in this regard: “The day of ‘Arafah is a day of ‘Eid for the people of ‘Arafah, and thus it is disliked to fast it for whoever is at ‘Arafah.”
Zaadul Ma’aad vol 1 p.61
Ibn Rajab said: “Indeed, he (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) ate within it at ‘Arafah whilst the people looked at him, and it has been reported that he forbade fasting the day of ‘Arafah whilst at ‘Arafah. It has also been reported from Sufyaan bin ‘Uyainah that he was asked regarding the forbiddance of fasting the day of ‘Arafah whilst at ‘Arafah, so he said: ‘Because they are the visitors of Allaah and His guests, and The Noble Generous One – He would not cause his guests to go hungry.”
Lataa-if al-Ma’aarif p.373
*Fasting on the Day of Arafah Expiates the Sins of Two Years*
On the authority of Abee Qataadah (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) was asked concerning fasting on the day of ‘Arafah so he said:
*It expiates sins of the previous year as well as the following year.*
Reported by Muslim (no.1250)
An-Nawawee (rahimahullaah) said: “Its meaning is that it expiates the sins of the one who fasts it for that of two years, and the intent by that is of the minor sins, and this is similar to the expiation of the errors through performance of wudhu. Thus, if there are no more minor sins, then it is hoped for a lessening from the major sins, and if there are not to be; then through the raising of the ranks.”
Sharh Saheeh Muslim vol 4 p.308
Fasting on this day is for those who are not present at ‘Arafah for the performance of Hajj, Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said in this regard: “The day of ‘Arafah is a day of ‘Eid for the people of ‘Arafah, and thus it is disliked to fast it for whoever is at ‘Arafah.”
Zaadul Ma’aad vol 1 p.61
Ibn Rajab said: “Indeed, he (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) ate within it at ‘Arafah whilst the people looked at him, and it has been reported that he forbade fasting the day of ‘Arafah whilst at ‘Arafah. It has also been reported from Sufyaan bin ‘Uyainah that he was asked regarding the forbiddance of fasting the day of ‘Arafah whilst at ‘Arafah, so he said: ‘Because they are the visitors of Allaah and His guests, and The Noble Generous One – He would not cause his guests to go hungry.”
Lataa-if al-Ma’aarif p.373
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the greatest days of the year, chosen by Allah, loved by Him, and filled with mercy, reward, and divine opportunity. Prophet Muhammad Fe said, "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days" (Bukhari).
In these days, every act of worship is multiplied — whether it's salah, fasting, giving charity, or remembering Allah. Fasting on the Day of Arafah wipes away the sins of two years, and sincere du a can transform your life. These are days to soften the heart, to return to Allah in repentance, and to fill your moments with dhikr, takbir, and gratitude.
In these days, every act of worship is multiplied — whether it's salah, fasting, giving charity, or remembering Allah. Fasting on the Day of Arafah wipes away the sins of two years, and sincere du a can transform your life. These are days to soften the heart, to return to Allah in repentance, and to fill your moments with dhikr, takbir, and gratitude.
Just a girl, sitting with a heart full of hopes and hands lifted in quiet prayer, waiting for the Day of Arafah. There’s something about that day like the skies open just a little wider and the soul feels a little closer to home. I whisper my Duas, big and small, certain that He hears them all. Just waiting. Just trusting. Just believing.