How to seek full forgiveness on Arafah

The Day of Arafah is the greatest day of the year for Allah's forgiveness, and every Muslim, whether on Hajj or at home, should spend it in a deliberate schedule of fasting, dua, dhikr, and prayer to earn full forgiveness and even the reward of Hajj.

The khutbah in 8 steps

1. Introduction: the blessings and 'secrets' of Arafah, goal of full forgiveness
2. Arafah as the essence of Hajj and the renewal of the covenant Allah took from Adam's offspring at Nu'man (Arafah)
3. What the Prophet actually did on Arafah, few prescribed rituals; Hajj as a gathering of the ummah
4. Fiqh note: Arafah is outside the Haram (from al-hill)
5. The virtues of the day: Allah frees more people from Hellfire than any other day; Jibreel's announcement of forgiveness extended to all generations
6. The worst state is doubting Allah's forgiveness (Sufyan al-Thawri story); Shaytan is most humiliated on this day
7. The best dua is the dua of Arafah, la ilaha illallah, and it must be lived, not just said
8. A concrete hour-by-hour program for the Day of Arafah (this Tuesday) and easy ways to earn the reward of Hajj at home