Fasting on this day is an expiation for two years.
It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafaah. He said, ‘It expiates for the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.’ Narrated by Muslim.
Let us ALL Fast on the day of Arafat tomorrow (Thursday 26th of November) and grab these GREAT rewards and have 2 years of previous sins forgiven!
It is so easy to fast now because Iftaar is very early and if we miss out then surely we will be the losers and will regret it forever!
You should fast on the 9th Dhul Hijjah in the country you are living. In the US, Eid is announced for Friday by the major organizations so we follow them. On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in your country, its Eid. Fasting on Eid is forbidden (haram).
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