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Riyad as-Salihin 1250 (Book 8, Hadith 260) #37739
The Expiation of Sins Through Fasting on 'Arafah

SUMMARY: Fasting on the day of 'Arafah is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and current year.

Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of 'Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year". Muslim.
وعن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ سئل رسول الله ‏:‏ عن صوم يوم عرفة‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏يكفر السنة الماضية والباقية‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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expiation  *  sins  *  saum  *  arafah

QUICK LESSONS:
Fast on the Day Of Arafah .
EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith states that fasting on the day of 'Arafah is an expiation for all sins committed in both the preceding and current years. This means that if a person fasts on this day, it will be as if they have never committed any sin in either year. This hadith teaches us about how powerful fasting can be in terms of seeking forgiveness from Allah and purifying our souls from any wrongdoings we may have done. It also encourages us to take advantage of this opportunity to seek repentance and make up for our mistakes by fasting during this special day.

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