Why was 'Arafah given this name?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Why was 'Arafah given this name?
Answer:
Allah knows best. They say that names are not explained by causes; Allah knows best. Some say that Adam and Eve met there and became acquainted with each other, so it was named 'Arafah. May Allah help us; I do not know. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Why was 'Arafah given this name?
Answer:
Allah knows best. They say that names are not explained by causes; Allah knows best. Some say that Adam and Eve met there and became acquainted with each other, so it was named 'Arafah. May Allah help us; I do not know. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1047] لماذا سُمّيت عرفة بهذا الاسم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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