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Sunan Ibn Majah 1730 (Book 7, Hadith 93) #31082
The Power of Fasting on 'Arafah

SUMMARY: Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah can expiate for the sins of two years.

It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Messenger of Allah said: "Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah, I hope from Allah, expiates for the sins of the year before and the year after".
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، أَنْبَأَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غَيْلاَنُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْبَدٍ الزِّمَّانِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ صِيَامُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ، إِنِّي أَحْتَسِبُ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَنْ يُكَفِّرَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي قَبْلَهُ وَالَّتِي بَعْدَهُ

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fasting  *  expiation  *  arafah

QUICK LESSONS:
Fast on the Day of ”˜Arafah in order to seek forgiveness from Allah .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Abu Qatadah states that fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah can expiate for the sins committed in both the year before and after. This is a powerful reminder to Muslims to take advantage of this day, as it is a great opportunity to seek forgiveness from Allah and cleanse oneself from any wrongdoings. It also serves as an encouragement for Muslims to strive towards righteousness and piety throughout their lives, knowing that they have a chance at redemption if they make use of this blessed day. Furthermore, it highlights how merciful Allah is in providing us with such an opportunity, as He has promised us that He will forgive those who repent sincerely and turn back to Him.

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