Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضى الله عنه reported: A man from the Jews said, “O leader of the believers, there is a verse you recite in your book and, had it been revealed to us as Jews, we would have taken that day as a celebration.” ‘Umar said, “Which verse is it?” The man recited the verse;

الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمْ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا

“Today I have completed your religion for you, perfected My favor upon you, and have chosen Islaam as your religion.” (5:3)

‘Umar said, “I know the day and place in which this verse was revealed to the Prophet, صلى الله عليه وسلم. It was while he was standing on the day of ‘Arafaat on Friday.”

[Muttafaqun ‘Alayhi]

A fading shadow

The most exalted day of the year for du‘ā has dawned — the blessed Day of ‘Arafah.

Prepare your heart and your du‘ā from now, for this is a day when du‘ā are answered, hopes are fulfilled, sins are forgiven, faults are pardoned, and souls are freed from the Fire.

Approach this day with profound humility. Renounce reliance on your own might, and acknowledge that all strength and power belong solely to Allah. Embrace the truth of human frailty and surrender entirely to Him.

Let your supplications flow abundantly and unceasingly. Immerse your heart and tongue in dhikr, du‘ā, and heartfelt recitation of the Qur’an. It is reported that among the pious predecessors, some would spend the Day of ‘Arafah seated in deep remembrance and prayer, yearning for the mercy of their Lord.

Make your du‘ā lengthy and persistent. Return again and again with your most intimate personal requests — and do not forget the oppressed and the afflicted among this Ummah.

Know with Yaqeen that when Allah grants, His generosity surpasses all imagination. The arrows of du‘ā on the Day of ‘Arafah — by Allah’s infinite permission — never miss their mark.

Whoever remains steadfast in du‘ā shall be granted enduring joy and ‘āfiyah.

The great scholar Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr said:

“The supplication on the Day of ‘Arafah is better than on any other day… and the du‘ā of ‘Arafah is, in most cases, accepted.”

And in Latā’if al-Ma‘ārif, Ibn Rajab relates that one of the righteous said:

“By Allah, I have never made a du‘ā on the Day of ‘Arafah, and a year passed without seeing it answered — as clearly as the break of dawn.”

The Day of ‘Arafah is a majestic and awe-inspiring day — a day when the signs of Allah’s mercy are clearly manifest.

It presents a sacred opportunity to renew one’s faith, realign one’s path, and make a sincere, heartfelt resolution to repent and submit wholly to Allah — not only for the coming year, but for a lifetime.

As virtuous as Laylat al-Qadr is, we do not know which night among the last ten it truly is.
But we do know the Day of ‘Arafah — the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah — and this year, it falls on Thursday, tomorrow.

On Laylat al-Qadr, Jibrīl and the angels descend, and that is a tremendous virtue.
But on the Day of ‘Arafah, Allah descends in a manner befitting His Majesty.

It is a day when the signs of Tawḥīd are renewed and exalted, and when pure servitude to Allah alone — without any partner — is fully realized.

That is why it is mentioned that among the recommended supplications for the Day of ‘Arafah is a du‘ā of Tawḥīd:

“Lā ilāha illa Allāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu al-mulku wa lahu al-ḥamd, wa huwa ‘alā kulli shay’in qadīr.”
“There is no god but Allah, alone without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He has power over all things.”

One must be vigilant not to fall short on this sacred day — for it is a moment that cannot be reclaimed, an opportunity that may never come again.

Don’t forget to fast on this blessed day (if you are not performing Hajj), for it expiates the sins of the previous year and the year to come.

Ya Allah, let not the Day of ‘Arafah pass except that You have lifted from us every burden, eased our affairs, and answered our du‘ā.

Ya Allah, Most Compassionate, swiftly grant freedom to the imprisoned Muslims wherever they may be, and free our sisters enduring hardship and suffering in the camps.

Ya Allah, Protector of the helpless, shield our children, our brothers, and our sisters in Gaza and elsewhere from harm and despair.

Ya Allah, bring down the ṭawāghīt who spread corruption and injustice far and wide — those who conspired with the disbelievers against the believers —
in Gaza and in Baghuz.

Ya Allah, grant the righteous and sincere Muwaḥḥidīn a clear, resounding victory.

Ya Allah, Most Merciful, envelop us all in Your boundless pardon, infinite gentleness, and overwhelming mercy.

Ahmad Musa Jibril
Dhul-Hijjah 8, 1446

🕋 On this sacred Day of Arafah, let our hearts, prayers, and voices rise for #Gaza.

As millions raise their hands in dua today, let us not forget the oppressed in Gaza - our brothers and sisters facing unimaginable hardship under occupation, genocide and siege.

On this most sacred day, when prayers are accepted and mercy descends, let us beg Allah for their protection, relief, and victory over injustice.

🔗 Telegram: t.me/doamuslims
🔗 X: x.com/doamuslims
🔗 WhatsApp: shorturl.at/movz9
🔗 Instagram: instagram.com/doamuslims

الله أكبر ، الله أكبر ، الله اكبر ، لا إله إلا الله ، الله أكبر ، الله أكبر، ولله الحمد

Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha ill-Allah, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillahi’l-hamd
(Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, and to Allah be praise).

@FadingShadow

تقبل الله منا ومنكم

عيد مبارك
🕋🤍