What is the ruling on entering 'Arafah before the sun reaches its zenith?
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Question:
What is the ruling on entering 'Arafah before the sun reaches its zenith on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah?
Answer:
There is no harm in a person entering 'Arafah at the beginning of the day, at the end of the day, or at night, because the time for standing at 'Arafah begins, according to the correct view, when the sun reaches its zenith on the Day of 'Arafah and continues until the appearance of dawn. However, if one stands at 'Arafah during the day, it is obligatory for him to remain until the sun sets, and he must not leave 'Arafah until after the sun has set, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. Entering 'Arafah is permissible at any time, whether at the beginning of the day or at the end of the day; there is no blame in that.
What is the ruling on entering 'Arafah before the sun reaches its zenith on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah?
Answer:
There is no harm in a person entering 'Arafah at the beginning of the day, at the end of the day, or at night, because the time for standing at 'Arafah begins, according to the correct view, when the sun reaches its zenith on the Day of 'Arafah and continues until the appearance of dawn. However, if one stands at 'Arafah during the day, it is obligatory for him to remain until the sun sets, and he must not leave 'Arafah until after the sun has set, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. Entering 'Arafah is permissible at any time, whether at the beginning of the day or at the end of the day; there is no blame in that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم دخول عرفة قبل الزوال؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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