10 June 2025
Remaining in seclusion for ‘ibadah on the evening of ‘Arafah
Question What is the reference for this narration? إن استطعت أن تخلو بنفسك عشية عرفة فافعل
10 June 2025
Hafiz Ibn Rajab’s advice for those unable to perform Hajj
Question I heard the beautiful statement of a scholar in a lecture. What is the reference and Arabic? "Whoever is not able to stand at Arafah, then let him stop at the limits (prohibitions) Allah has…
6 June 2025
A du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite at ‘Arafah
Question Is this a du'a to read in 'Arafah? Allahumma lakal hamdu kallathi naqulu wa khayram mimma naqulu, Allahumma laka salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati, wa ilayka ma-abi, wa laka rabbi…
30 May 2025
An untraceable narration on the virtue of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: On the first day of Dhul Hijjah, Allah forgave Adam (‘alayhis…
9 July 2024
A du’a to recite on the night of ‘Arafah
Question What is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Any servant [of Allah], whether male or female, who supplicates with this…
22 May 2024
Passing away in the state of Ihram during Hajj
Question I am looking for the Hadith wherein a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) passed away in 'Arafah while on Hajj with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam).
17 March 2023
Having conviction that Allah Ta’ala will most certainly forgive
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? A man asked, "Who is in the worst state?" Sufyan at-Thawri (rahimahullah) replied while crying, "Someone who thinks Allah won't forgive him!"
23 November 2022
Sufyan’s ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) explanation of the dhikr to be recited in abundance in ‘Arafah
Question Muhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
12 August 2022
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) makes du’a for his ummah’s forgiveness in ‘Arafah
Question I require the reference and Arabic text of the following Hadith related to the du'a of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Hajjatul Wada': "O Allah, you can forgive that too…
2 July 2021
An unauthentic form of Salah for the day of ‘Arafah
Question Is this an authentic Hadith? Salah for the day of 'Arafah: Two rak'ahs, recite: Surah Fatihah thrice, Surah Kafirun thrice and Surah Ikhlas one hundred times
11 August 2019
The dhikr to recite on the Day of ‘Arafah
Question I would like to know the reference for the following dhikr to be recited on 'Arafah day: Lailaha illallahu wahdahu lasharika lahu lahul mulku walahul hamdu wahuwa ‘ala kulli shayin qadir
7 August 2019
The day of ‘Arafah; the best day in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala
Question Is this Hadith reliable? «ما من يوم أفضل عند الله من يوم عرفة ينزل الله إلى السماء الدنيا فيباهي بأهل الأرض أهل السماء، فيقول: انظروا إلى عبادي شعثا غبرا ضاحين جاؤوا من كل فج عميق يرجون…
2 August 2016
The virtue of the day of ‘Arafah
Question Please provide the reference for this narration: "There is no day when Allah sets free more servants from Jahannam than the Day of 'Arafah"