9th Dhul-Hijjah THE PEAK
يَوْمُ عَرَفَة

Day of Arafat

⛰️ "Hajj is Arafat" - The Most Important Day
Page 7 of 13 • Book 14: Hajj and Umrah

⚠️ CRITICAL: Missing Arafat Invalidates Your Hajj

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Hajj is Arafat." You MUST be present in Arafat between Dhuhr and Maghrib (or any moment before Fajr of the 10th).

📍 Overview

📍 ARAFAT (Noon - Sunset)
📍 MUZDALIFAH (Night)

This is the pinnacle of Hajj - the Day of Arafat. Millions of pilgrims stand in supplication on the plains where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ delivered his Farewell Sermon. It is a rehearsal for the Day of Judgment.

مَا مِنْ يَوْمٍ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ أَنْ يُعْتِقَ اللهُ فِيهِ عَبْدًا مِنَ النَّارِ مِنْ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ

"There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of Arafat."

— Sahih Muslim

⏰ Day Schedule

Fajr

🌅 Pray Fajr in Mina

Pray Fajr, then wait for sunrise. Continue reciting Talbiyah and making Dhikr.

After Sunrise

🚌 Depart for Arafat

Travel from Mina to the plains of Arafat via Metro or bus. The journey can take hours due to crowds.

Noon (Zawaal)

🕌 Combined Prayers

Combine Dhuhr + Asr at the time of Dhuhr (Jam' Taqdeem). One Adhan, two Iqamahs. This frees the rest of the day for Dua.

Afternoon

🤲 THE STANDING (Wuquf)

This is the essence of Hajj. Stand (or sit), face the Qiblah, raise your hands, and make continuous Dua until sunset. Weep, beg for forgiveness, and pray for yourself and the Ummah.

Sunset

🚶 Depart for Muzdalifah

Do NOT pray Maghrib in Arafat. Leave immediately after sunset for Muzdalifah.

Night

🌙 Muzdalifah

Upon arrival, combine Maghrib (3) + Isha (2). Collect 49-70 pebbles for Jamarat. Sleep under the open sky.

🤲 The Best Dua of Arafat

⭐ Dua of the Day of Arafat

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
"There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is over all things Capable."

💡 What to Do at Arafat

  • Face the Qiblah (not Mount Arafat)
  • Raise your hands in supplication
  • Make Dua in any language you understand
  • Ask for forgiveness, Paradise, and protection from Hell
  • Pray for your family, the Ummah, and the world
  • Recite Quran, Dhikr, and Talbiyah
  • Cry and show humility to Allah

🌙 Muzdalifah

After sunset, pilgrims move from Arafat to Muzdalifah - an open plain between Arafat and Mina.

On Arrival

🕌 Combined Prayers

Combine Maghrib (3) + Isha (2) at the time of Isha (Jam' Ta'kheer). One Adhan, two Iqamahs.

Night

🪨 Collect Pebbles

Collect 49-70 pea-sized pebbles for the Jamarat stoning. It's easier to find them here than in Mina.

Sleep

🌌 Rest Under the Stars

Sleep on the ground under the open sky. This primitive state reminds us of human equality before Allah.

⚠️ Fiqh Note: Time in Muzdalifah

Hanafi: Stay until at least a moment after Fajr
Shafi'i/Maliki: Stay until after midnight

Women, elderly, and weak individuals may leave after midnight to avoid the morning crush.