The Virtue of Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah

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What is the virtue of the one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah?
Answer: The one who fasts on the Day of 'Arafah has a great reward. It is established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him):

That Allah expiates by the fast of the Day of 'Arafah the year before it and the year after it

أن الله يكفر بصوم يوم عرفة السنة التي قبله والسنة التي بعده

This means: on the condition of avoiding major sins, as clarified by other hadiths. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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