Not fasting on the Day of Arafah while at Hajj
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Etiquette of Hajj & Umrah
Not fasting on the Day of Arafah while at Hajj
The Prophet (SAW) did not fast on the Day of Arafah while performing Hajj.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Umm al-Fadl bint al-Harith (RA)
Explanation
Refraining from fasting preserves the physical strength needed for the extended supplication of that day.
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