Organizing Institution: SeekersGuidance Canada
Contact email: [email protected]
Start Date: July 8, 2022 (6:00pm)
End Date: July 8, 2022 (10:00pm EDT)
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-of-remembrance-for-day-of-arafat-community-iftar-tickets-357578315367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
SeekersGuidance Canada – Mississauga – Canada
Join us for this special community program, featuring remembrance of Allah on a sacred islamic day right before Eid al-Adha!
The 9th of Dhu’l Hijjah is known as ‘the Day of `Arafah,’ because the pilgrims at Hajj gather at `Arafah in worship, which is one of the three central integrals of the Hajj rituals. Its importance is such that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Hajj is `Arafah.” [Reported in most major hadith works]
The Day of `Arafah is important for those not at Hajj, as well.
Abu Qatada (Allah be pleased with him) related that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “Fasting the Day of `Arafah [9thof Dhu’l Hijjah] expiates for two years, one prior and one forthcoming.” [Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, and Ibn Majah]
As such, the scholars concur that it is highly recommended (mustahabb) to fast the Day of `Arafah [9th of Dhu’l Hijjah], even for the one on Hajj in the Hanafi school, if it does not weaken the pilgrim from spending the day busy in worship. [Haskafi, Durr; Kasani, Bada’i`]
The Day of `Arafah is one of the days when supplications (du`a) are more likely to be accepted. [Ibn al-Haajj,al-Madhkhal; Saffarini, Ghidha’ al-Albab]
This is based on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) saying, “The best of supplications are those on the Day of `Arafah.” [Tirmidhi, Ahmad, Malik, and others] Imam al-Baji explained this as meaning, ‘Having most baraka, the greatest reward, and the quickest in being answered.’ [Baji,al-Muntaqa Sharh al-Muwatta]
Join us for this special event featuring:
- remembrance of Allah and supplications on a sacred day at a special time
- beneficial reminders from our teachers
- nasheeds
- community iftar (potluck or sponsored, details forthcoming)
Space is limited, so register today!
SeekersGuidance Canada
220 Britannia Road E
Mississauga , Ontario L4Z 1S6 Canada
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