Why Arafah is the Most Powerful Day in Islamic History

Imagine the world thousands of years ago. No, no, not the dinosaur era. Rather, the world of Adam (A.S.), the era when our forefather, Adam (A.S.), and our mother, Hawa, were sent to this world from heaven. Then they came to the earth and were separated from each other. Adam, peace be upon him, kept walking and searching. He missed Hawa and wandered from one sea to another. And one day, Adam (A.S.) spotted that face at high mountain. The face he had been searching for long time. The face he could never forget. The face of Mother Hawa. Hawa! Hawa! And he said, or maybe you said, "Arafa! Arafa!" meaning: recognized you, know you. "Arafa!" recognize you, know you. In Arabic, "Arafa" means to recognize or to know. The place where Mother Hawa and Adam (A.S.) met, today the world knows that place as "Jabal-e-Rehmat". There are different opinions among Islamic scholars. Some believe it and some deny it. But all scholars definitely believe that there is something special in the field of Arafat. Something so special, that it makes this field of Arafat very important. So important, so special, that it is more significant than the story of Adam (A.S.). The field of Arafat, extreme heat, scorching sun, no palaces, no shade. But to fulfill the most important duty of Islam, reaching the field of Arafat is "condition". "condition" where if you do not reach Arafat, then your Hajj will not be completed. 1,400 years ago, sermon was given in this field, which the Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him, declared as the most important message and the most important sermon of his whole life. And this is the day of Arafat, when Satan is most humiliated. And this is the day when the Lord of Glory and Honor saves the most people from the fire of hell. So let's understand what Arafat is. The story of the Day of Arafat and its greatness begins in 632 CE. This was the tenth year of migration. The news spread throughout Arabia, like cold wind, that the Prophet of Allah (S.A.W) is going to Hajj this year. Those people who had been wanting for years to see the holy face of the Prophet of Allah (S.A.W), wanted to stand with him, wanted to perform Hajj with him, they all geared up. have made up my mind, to perform Hajj with the Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him. But Mecca is quite far from here. do not care how far Mecca is from here. would like you to come with me. You are right. These opportunities do not come again and again. Business and trade will go on, but you do not get the opportunity to perform Hajj with our Prophet (S.A.W) again and again. People from Syria, Yemen, Medina, and other faraway areas began to prepare for Hajj. Father, brother, son, friend, neighbor, everyone set out. They all set out to see the glory of their Prophet, to see the blessed face of their Prophet, to perform Hajj with him. Each person set out at full speed, in their own way. And after few days, everyone gathered in Mecca. They all circumambulated the Kaaba with the Prophet of Allah. They went around Safa and Marwa. They hit the devil with pebbles in Mina. And then all of them gathered in the field of Arafat. It is mentioned in the books that, on this day, more than hundred thousand Muslims were present in the field of Arafat. And among this crowd of people, small child, "Nubaid Ibn Shurait (R.A.)", came to Hajj for the first time with his father and uncle. Nubaid's father pointed from distance and said, "Nubaid, are you looking at that person over there?" "Which person, Father?" "The one who looks the most beautiful there." "Yes, saw him. The one who is riding camel." "Yes, the same." The father said proudly, "Son, he is the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (pbuh)." Some moments, some things, some memories, get engraved in our minds forever. This was the same moment in Nubaid's life, when this image related to the Prophet (S.A.W) was etched on his heart. Nubaid (R.A.) kept looking at the blessed face of the Prophet (S.A.W), with full heart. And after while, the Prophet (pbuh) got on his camel, so that the crowd of people could see the Prophet (pbuh) and hear him. Hazrat Abbas and Hazrat Ali (R.A.) were standing in this crowd so that the voice of the Prophet (pbuh) could be heard far and wide. And then he looked at the people and said, people, listen to me carefully. It is possible that next year will not be able to meet you." This statement of the Prophet (pbuh) left people in amazement. Why did the Prophet (pbuh) say this? Is this sign of something big? What does it mean? What is the Messenger of Allah saying? And then he said, people, do not hurt anyone, or steal the wealth of any oppressed And those who are poor, feed them what you eat. And stay away from interest. And remember that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. And protect each other's life, wealth, and honor." And then suddenly there was pain in his voice. And you said, "Be gentle with women and fear Allah. Because you have made them lawful for yourselves in the name of Allah. So do not take away their rights, do not oppress them. And it is the duty of women to be faithful to their husbands. And see, do not go astray. am leaving the rope of Allah for you. If you hold this rope tightly, then you will never stumble." And then the Prophet of Allah said, people, remember: After me there is no prophet and after you there is no Ummah." "Therefore, worship your Lord, pray five times day, fast in the month of Ramadan, give Zakat of your wealth happily. Do Hajj to your Lord's house, and obey your rulers. If you do this, you will enter the paradise of your Lord." And then the Prophet of Allah looked at the crowd. He told them that one day you will be asked question about him. "Tell me, what will you answer that day?" All those voices, all those people's ocean of sound fell together: Messenger of Allah, we bear witness to the fact that you have conveyed the message of Allah to us." After hearing this answer, the Prophet (S.A.W) raised his finger to the sky as witness. And said, Allah, you are witness. Allah, you are witness. Allah, you are witness." And then the Prophet of Allah led the prayer of Zuhr and Asr together, so that there is no obstacle in prayer. It is mentioned in the books that in this scorching sun, the Prophet of Allah (S.A.W) raised his hands to the sky. And he continued to pray for the Ummah. Until the afternoon passed and the evening came. But the hands of the Prophet of Allah did not fall down. Rather, his hands remained up all the time. All the people were surprisingly looking at the blessed face and hands of the Prophet of Allah (S.A.W). And then for moment, people thought that perhaps the Prophet of Allah is fasting. That's why he is standing hungry and thirsty and praying. "What if he gets sick?" And then Hazrat Maimunah (R.A.) sent bowl of milk from the crowd. That bowl reached in front of the Prophet of Allah while changing hands. And he raised one hand toward the sky and drank milk from that bowl in front of everyone, so that the Ummah could be given the message that it is not permissible to fast on the Day of Arafat for the pilgrims. And then he, without stopping, hesitation, or fatigue, prayed for the forgiveness of his Ummah. This is also mentioned in the books that Allah revealed the verse of Surah Al-Ma'idah on the same day. "Al-yawma akmaltu lakum deenukum." That have completed your religion for you today." In Surah Al-Ma'idah, we have that famous verse in the Quran. One of the final verses in which Allah says, "Today have completed this religion for you and have perfected my favors upon you. Today have completed this religion for you and have perfected my favors upon you. And have chosen Islam as my religion for you." Hearing this verse, hundreds of companions rose up with joy. But in this crowd, person was crying bitterly. He was Umar (R.A.). When Hazrat Umar (R.A.) heard this verse, he started crying. He was asked, "Why are you crying?" He said, "Because after perfection, there is only loss." These companions understood that it was time for the Prophet (pbuh) to leave this world. And then it happened that about 80 or 82 days after the sermon, the Prophet (pbuh) left this world. people, listen, the Prophet (pbuh) is no more. And whoever worshipped the Prophet (pbuh) should understand that he has passed away. But whoever worshipped Allah should listen carefully that Allah is alive. And Allah will always be alive. So just worship that one Allah." After listening to all this, feel like wish was there. wish had seen the blessed face of the Prophet (pbuh). wish had performed Hajj with him. wish had stood with him and prayed. Or at least would have been in the field of Arafat today. would have gone to the field of Arafat with the pilgrims. would have stood there and prayed. But do you know what? Allah (SWT) is very merciful. He said that those people who are not present in the field of Hajj today, those who are sitting in their homes, should fast on the Day of Arafat. And that Allah (SWT) is so merciful that He will forgive the sins of the next year and the sins of the past year. The condition is that there should be life in your fast. Your intention should be proven. Hassan Al-Basri mentions that when Ibn Abbas (R.A.) was appointed as governor in Basra, he was the first person who started gathering people in his local mosques after Asr and started praying like pilgrims. This is called "Ta'reef" in Arabic. And today we can also re-enact this again. By stopping in the mosque between Asr and Maghrib, you can ask for the forgiveness of your parents, children, future generations, and past generations. Remember that the field of Arafat is not just place in Saudi Arabia. Rather, it is feeling. It is state. It is that moment when Adam (A.S.) recognized his repentance. When Abu Bakr and Umar (R.A.) felt the sorrow of the separation of the Prophet (pbuh). This is the moment when the Prophet (pbuh) asked more than hundred thousand companions, "When you will be asked on the Day of Judgment, what will you answer?" And today that time, that moment is present again. All those people are again in the field of Arafat. The same state. The same exciting sun. The same feeling. The same pain. And only hope, that Allah (SWT) will forgive all of them. One Arafat is that. And one Arafat is this. Which is burning in my heart and yours. Which is questioning me and you: that when you have also received the message of the Prophet (pbuh), and when that Lord of Glory is coming to the skies of the world and distributing forgiveness, then why didn't you raise your hands? Then why didn't you fall? Then why didn't you fall in prostration? Do you think you have been forgiven? Allah, after blessing us with guidance, Allah, keep us firm upon it.” Forgive our sins. Forgive our mistakes. Forgive our sins. Allah, forgive our transgressions. Allah, forgive our sins. Allah, make your Lord so pleased that you are pleased with Him. hope that after watching this video, your heart must have been little softer. You must have gone closer to Allah (SWT). If possible, remember me, my family, and my team in your prayers. have made small PDF file for you people, which you can download on your mobile. What are the important prayers on the Day of Arafat? How can we go closer to Allah (SWT)? You can understand these things in simple words. And if you like our video and our effort, you can become part of our community by scanning this QR code. Jazakumullah Khair. Assalamualaikum.