Blessed Fast on Day of Arafat

July 19, 2021

We cannot host our annual Arafat Iftar this year. We strongly encourage you to fast this Monday, July 19.

Hadith: “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year.”

Abu Hafsah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet (SAW), upon whom be peace, said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on ‘Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years.”

According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. This applies to all Muslims, not just those who are partaking in the pilgrimage.

  • 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Sunday, July 11
    “Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)
  • Day of Arafah, Monday, July 19
    “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM)
  • Eid Al-Adha, Tuesday, July 20
    Indoor and outdoor Eid al-Adha prayer. Details.
Our Prophet (peace be upon him) highly recommended us to fast on the blessed Day of Arafat on Monday, July 19.

??  Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah 

Please know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are hard at work to continue to serve our community and keep pace with the steady food and monetary demand during these difficult times for some of your East Bay neighbors.
 
Please remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate
 
The Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]
 
  • Read Qur’an
  • Make Dua
  • Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers
  • Fasting
  • Dhikr
  • Charity

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari]

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