Significance of Yawmu Arafah, the 9th of Dhul Hijjah

Compiled by Abu Shaykhani

Yawmu Arafah literally means the day of Arafah. Arafah is a sacred place in Makkah where pilgrims proceed on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah. The following are some of the significance of this blessed day in Islam.

1. It is one of the days of the four sacred months: Muharram, Rajab, dhul Qa’dah and Dhul Hijjah.

Allah says: “The number of months in the sight of God is twelve (in a year)- so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred...” At-Tawbah:36

2. It is one of the days of the months of Hajj: Shawwal, Dhul Qa’dah and Dhul Hijjah.

Allah says: “For Hajj are the months well known…” Al-Baqarah:197

The Virtues of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

The Superiority and Virtue of the First Ten Days of the Islamic Month Dhul-Hijjah
and the Deeds Legislated in these Days

By Shaykh Dr. 'Abdullaah Ibn 'Abdur-Rahmaan Jibreen

(The Author is a Member of the General Presidency of Islamic Research, Ifta, Call and Propagation,  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has been lecturing on Islam and has written and compiled many books and pamphlets on various Islamic topics.)

Verily, the praise belongs to Allah Most High, and may the blessings of Allah and Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Prophet Muhammad  and his family and companions, all of them.