The ruling on fasting on the Day of 'Arafah for the pilgrim
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Question:
What is the ruling on the one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah while he is a pilgrim?
Answer:
As for the one who left Muzdalifah out of ignorance, he has committed a sin; because ignorance is not an excuse for leaving an obligatory act. One should ask. As for the one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah, he owes nothing, but he has contradicted the Sunnah. The Sunnah is to break the fast. He owes nothing, but he has contradicted the Sunnah. The Sunnah is that the pilgrims break their fast on the Day of 'Arafah. Fasting for people outside of 'Arafah is recommended. It is recommended for people to fast on the Day of 'Arafah in their towns and in the desert. The Day of 'Arafah is a great day, and fasting on it is recommended. But in Hajj, no; the pilgrim does not fast on it, he breaks his fast. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah having broken his fast (peace and blessings be upon him). Milk was brought to him while he was standing, and he drank it while the people were watching, so that they would know that he had broken his fast (peace and blessings be upon him). And he forbade fasting on the Day of 'Arafah at 'Arafah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
What is the ruling on the one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah while he is a pilgrim?
Answer:
As for the one who left Muzdalifah out of ignorance, he has committed a sin; because ignorance is not an excuse for leaving an obligatory act. One should ask. As for the one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah, he owes nothing, but he has contradicted the Sunnah. The Sunnah is to break the fast. He owes nothing, but he has contradicted the Sunnah. The Sunnah is that the pilgrims break their fast on the Day of 'Arafah. Fasting for people outside of 'Arafah is recommended. It is recommended for people to fast on the Day of 'Arafah in their towns and in the desert. The Day of 'Arafah is a great day, and fasting on it is recommended. But in Hajj, no; the pilgrim does not fast on it, he breaks his fast. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah having broken his fast (peace and blessings be upon him). Milk was brought to him while he was standing, and he drank it while the people were watching, so that they would know that he had broken his fast (peace and blessings be upon him). And he forbade fasting on the Day of 'Arafah at 'Arafah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى الحج ١٤١٠ هـ - ٦ — archive.org (7:08)
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