If the Day of 'Arafah falls on a Saturday or a Friday, what is the ruling on fasting in this case?

The questioner : If the Day of 'Arafah falls on a Saturday or a Friday, what is the ruling on fasting in this case?

The Shaykh : For example, if a Monday falls on a festival, what is its ruling?

The questioner : A Monday is a festival?

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : We do not fast.

The Shaykh : Likewise, we do not fast on the Day of 'Arafah if it is a Saturday.

Another questioner : I am satisfied with this answer to this question...

The Shaykh : He is in a state of satisfaction and contentment with the answer; he laughs, may Allah have mercy on him.
Wafi: Our Shaykh, some of the brothers in this issue say, where is the understanding of the Salaf for this hadith?

Another questioner : There are five tapes with our brother Abu 'Abdullah on this issue, if you wish.
Wafi: Is this regarding the understanding of the Salaf?

Another questioner : Yes, and it is extensive as well.
Wafi: Let us present it briefly, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : What did you present?
Wafi: We added clarity to it.

The Shaykh : But note that what you presented should not be presented.
Wafi: Now?

The Shaykh : It would be better if it were not presented now; no, it is better that it not be presented.

The questioner : If you added clarity to it, O Shaykh, may Allah reward you with good.