The ruling on fasting on the Day of 'Arafah for the pilgrim
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Question:
And this last one asks: Is it permissible for the pilgrim to fast on the Day of 'Arafah?
Answer:
It is not disliked for him to fast on the Day of 'Arafah, because it contradicts the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah while not fasting, so they brought him milk while he was on his mount, and he drank it while the people were looking at him, to indicate that he was not fasting (peace and blessings be upon him). He must strengthen himself for worship and supplication on this day. Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah is only for the non-pilgrim. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
And this last one asks: Is it permissible for the pilgrim to fast on the Day of 'Arafah?
Answer:
It is not disliked for him to fast on the Day of 'Arafah, because it contradicts the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah while not fasting, so they brought him milk while he was on his mount, and he drank it while the people were looking at him, to indicate that he was not fasting (peace and blessings be upon him). He must strengthen himself for worship and supplication on this day. Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah is only for the non-pilgrim. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-018-التحذير من البدع والمنكرات في الحج|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:05:55)
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