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The Day of Arafah brings us near to Allah

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“The day of Arafah is a day when we repair our relationship with Allah.”

The khateeb, at 17:42

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In one sentence

The Day of Arafah offers everyone, including those not performing Hajj, an extraordinary opportunity for fasting, remembrance, supplication, repentance, and renewed closeness to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are especially virtuous, with multiplied rewards for good deeds and remembrance.
  2. The Day of Arafah is the pinnacle of these days and central to the rites of Hajj.
  3. Those at home can still seek Allah’s mercy and nearness through sincere worship.
  4. Practical actions include fasting, takbir, tahleel, tahmeed, remembrance, and supplication.
  5. Believers should repent sincerely and replace sinful habits with goodness.
  6. The khutbah closes with prayers for forgiveness, persecuted communities, the deceased, and stronger faith.
Try this week
Fast on the Day of Arafah if able.
Increase takbir, tahleel, and tahmeed, especially by saying La ilaha illallah, Allahu akbar, and alhamdulillah.
Guard what the eyes and ears consume and avoid harming others while fasting.
Make sincere supplication, including asking Allah for forgiveness and salvation.
Repent sincerely and replace at least one sinful habit with a good deed.
Continue the restricted takbir on Eid al-Adha and the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Used to establish the sacred status of the four prohibited months and the seriousness of sin during them.
Musnad AhmadUsed to show that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are among the greatest days for beloved deeds.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to explain that Arafah is the essential substance of Hajj.
Sahih MuslimUsed to teach that Allah frees more servants from Hellfire on the Day of Arafah than on any other day.
Surah 50Used to affirm Allah’s nearness to His servants.
Surah 2Used to encourage remembrance, gratitude, supplication, and recognition of Allah’s guidance.
Surah 7Used to emphasize that Allah’s mercy encompasses all things and supports sincere repentance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There are no days greater in the sight of Allah, nor days in which deeds are more beloved to Him than these 10 days.”
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“As long as we are sincere in our repentance for our sins there's nothing that will come between us and Allah's forgiveness.”
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“The day of Arafah is a day when we repair our relationship with Allah. A day when we renew our contract with Him and ask Him for guidance in this life and success in the hereafter.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are especially blessed, and the Day of Arafah is their spiritual high point. Even people who are not performing Hajj can draw close to Allah from home through fasting, remembrance, and heartfelt supplication. We should ask Allah for forgiveness, trust His mercy, and remember that He answers in the right time and way. The day is also a chance to leave behind a sinful habit and begin again with a good deed. The khutbah reminds us to use this opportunity with sincerity and gratitude.

  1. What is one thing you would ask Allah for on the Day of Arafah?
  2. What does it mean to fast with your eyes, ears, and actions too?
  3. What good habit could replace something harmful in your life?
Where it was given

The masjid

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