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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The ruling on fasting on the Day of 'Arafah for the pilgrim

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Question:
He asks: Is it forbidden for a pilgrim to fast on the Day of 'Arafah?

Answer:
It is not forbidden, but the sunnah (recommended practice) is to be in a state of iftar (breaking the fast). Otherwise, there is no prohibition. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2741] حكم صيام يوم عرفة للحاج - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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