Basics
Which pillar of Islam do pilgrims complete on the Day of Arafah?
Hajj (the annual Islamic pilgrimage)
What is the name of the hill where pilgrims gather?
Mount Arafat
What act of worship is highly recommended for non-pilgrims on this day?
Fasting (Sawm)
During what time must pilgrims be present at Arafah for Hajj to be valid?
Between noon and sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah
The word 'arafah' means
'to know' or 'to recognize'.
It is often interpreted as a place or moment of spiritual realization and reflection.
What day of the Islamic month does the Day of Arafah fall on?
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah
What important sermon was delivered at Arafah and who delivered it?
The Farewell Sermon, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
Fasting on Arafah is believed to forgive sins from which time periods?
The previous year and the coming year
Which two prayers are combined at Arafah?
Dhuhr and Asr
The gathering at Arafah is often compared to which future event?
The Day of Judgement
Mass gathering, simple clothing, standing in humility, dependence on mercy from Allah SWT
Near which city is Arafah located?
Mecca
Which prophet was delivered the rites of Hajj at mount Arafat and who delivered these rites to him?
Prophet Ibrahim A.S., Angel Jibreel (A.S.)
What type(s) of worship is/are especially encouraged throughout the day of Arafah?
Supplication (du'a) and dhikr
Where do pilgrims go after leaving Arafah?
Muzdalifah
Location of the obligatory stop for gathering pebbles for the Stoning in Mina
Which 3 dhikr hold great significance during this time?
Tahleel (la ilaha illa Allah - there is no God but Allah)
Talbiyah (Labbayka Allahumma labbayk... - Here I am, O Allah, here I am...)
Takbeer (Allahu Akbar - Allah is the greatest)
What is the essential ritual performed at Arafah called?
Wuquf (standing before God)
About how far is Arafah from Mecca?
20 km (12 miles)
Complete the saying: "Hajj is _____."
Arafah
What this means is that the standing at Arafah (wuquf) is the central and most important part of Hajj. The statement does not mean Arafah is the only part of Hajj. Hajj still includes other required rituals, it's just that Arafah is viewed as the spiritual climax.
What happens if a pilgrim misses Arafah entirely?
Their Hajj is invalid
What are the major themes of the Farewell Sermon?
Equality and justic
What large geographical feature describes Arafah (hill, valley, plain, or city)?
A plain
Arafah is a wide, open plain (a flat area of land). Inside that plain, there’s a small hill called Mount Arafat (also known as Jabal al-Rahmah). Wuquf is required to be anywhere within the boundaries of Arafah.
What major Islamic holiday comes the day after Arafah?
Eid al-Adha
What do pilgrims mainly do while at Arafah?
Pray, reflect, and make supplication
What is the spiritual goal of the Day of Arafah?
To seek forgiveness and closeness to Allah SWT