Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah for the Pilgrim
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Question:
O people of the Shaykh, some pilgrims fast on this day seeking extra merit, believing that it adds to their reward as a pilgrim. What is the guidance on this? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah is among the best types of fasting, but only for those who are not pilgrims. It is recommended (mustahabb) for non-pilgrims to fast on the Day of 'Arafah. As for the pilgrim, he breaks his fast, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah while not fasting. This is evidenced by the fact that Umm al-Fadl (may Allah be pleased with her), when the Companions asked whether the Messenger was fasting or not, took a cup of milk and brought it to him. He was on his mount, and he drank from it while the people were watching him, to announce to the people that it is recommended for the one standing at 'Arafah to break his fast so that he may strengthen himself for the standing and for supplication. Yes.
Did he stand while fasting or not fasting? Umm al-Fadl (may Allah be pleased with her) took a cup of milk and went to him with it. He was on his mount, and he drank from it while the people were watching him, to announce to the people that it is recommended for the one standing at 'Arafah to break his fast so that he may strengthen himself for the standing and for supplication. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
O people of the Shaykh, some pilgrims fast on this day seeking extra merit, believing that it adds to their reward as a pilgrim. What is the guidance on this? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah is among the best types of fasting, but only for those who are not pilgrims. It is recommended (mustahabb) for non-pilgrims to fast on the Day of 'Arafah. As for the pilgrim, he breaks his fast, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at 'Arafah while not fasting. This is evidenced by the fact that Umm al-Fadl (may Allah be pleased with her), when the Companions asked whether the Messenger was fasting or not, took a cup of milk and brought it to him. He was on his mount, and he drank from it while the people were watching him, to announce to the people that it is recommended for the one standing at 'Arafah to break his fast so that he may strengthen himself for the standing and for supplication. Yes.
Did he stand while fasting or not fasting? Umm al-Fadl (may Allah be pleased with her) took a cup of milk and went to him with it. He was on his mount, and he drank from it while the people were watching him, to announce to the people that it is recommended for the one standing at 'Arafah to break his fast so that he may strengthen himself for the standing and for supplication. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5 من 5/مظاهر الاتباع والابتداع في الحج/يوم التروية/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (10:12)
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