The Fruits Of Knowledge

Seclude Yourself On The Evening Of 'Arafah If You're Able قَالَ عَطَاءُ بْنُ أَبِيْ رَبَاحٍ رَحِمَهُ الله: إِذَا اسْتَطَعْتَ أَنْ تَخْلُوْا بِنَفْسِكَ عَشِيَّةَ عَرَفَةَ فَافْعَلْ حِلْيَةُ الأَوْلِيَاءِ، ج ٣ ص ٣١٤ العَشِيَّةُ مِنْ العَصْرِ إِلَىٰ المَغْرِبِ It is reported that Ataa’a Ibn Abee Rabaah, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said: “If you are able to be in a state of seclusion; away from people on the evening of ‘Arafah, then do so.” [Hilyatul-Awliyaa, 3/314] [The evening is from 'Asr to Maghrib] Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Excellence Of Fasting On The Day Of 'Arafah The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah is the day of ’Arafah, since it is on this day that the pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of ’Arafah, praying and supplicating to their Lord. It is mustahabb (highly recommended) for those who are not pilgrims to fast on this day, since the Prophet (sallAllaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) was asked about fasting on the day of ’Arafah, so he said (translated meaning), “It expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” [Saheeh Muslim, No 1162]. Likewise, the Prophet (sallAllaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said (translated meaning), "There is no day on which Allaah frees people from the Fire more so than on the day of ’Arafah. He comes close to those (people standing on ’Arafah), and then He revels before His Angels saying, ‘What are these people seeking.” [Saheeh Muslim, No. 1348]. Imaam At-Tirmithee, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, “The people of knowledge consider it recommended to fast on the day of ’Arafah, except for those at ’Arafah.” [Refer to Jaami'ut-Tirmithee, 3/377]. Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaymeen, may Allaah have mercy upon him, was asked: "What is the ruling on fasting the day of ‘Arafah for non-pilgrims and pilgrims?" He replied: "Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah for non-pilgrims is a confirmed Sunnah. The Messenger of Allaah, sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was asked about fasting on the day of ‘Arafah and he said (translated meaning): “I ask Allaah that it may expiate for (the sins of) the year that comes before it and the year that comes after it.” According to another report he said (translated meaning): “It expiates for the past and coming years.” As for the pilgrim, it is not Sunnah for him to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, because the Prophet, sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, did not fast on the day of ‘Arafah during the farewell pilgrimage. In Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree it is narrated from Maymuunah, may Allaah be pleased with her, that the people were not sure whether the Prophet, sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was fasting on the day of ‘Arafah, so she sent him some milk when he was standing in ‘Arafah, and he drank it whilst the people were looking on." [Majmuu’ Al-Fataawaa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, Part 20, Question no. 404]. Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Advice On What To Do On The Day Of 'Arafah Ash-Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, may Allaah preserve him  Join the telegram channels: t.me/MasjidAlImaamMuqbil t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Make sure you fast tomorrow if you're able!

What Happens If You Observe Fasting On The Day Of 'Arafah? عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ اَلْأَنْصَارِيِّ ‏- رضى الله عنه ‏- أَنَّ رَسُولَ اَللَّهِ ‏- صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏-سُئِلَ عَنْ صَوْمِ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ.‏ قَالَ: "يُكَفِّرُ اَلسَّنَةَ اَلْمَاضِيَةَ وَالْبَاقِيَةَ", وَسُئِلَ عَنْ صِيَامِ يَوْمِ عَاشُورَاءَ.‏ قَالَ: "يُكَفِّرُ اَلسَّنَةَ اَلْمَاضِيَةَ." Abuu Qataadah Al-Ansaaree (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated, "The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafah (the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah). He replied, 'It is an expiation for the preceding year and the following year.' He was also asked about fasting on the day of 'Aashuuraa (the 10th of Muharram). He replied, 'It is an expiation for the preceding year.'” [Saheeh Muslim, No. 1162] Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

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Abuu Ayyuub Al-Ansaaree, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever fasted the month of Ramadhaan and then followed it with six (days of fasting) of Shawwaal, it is like he fasted for the entire year.” [Saheeh Muslim, Hadeeth No. 1164] Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Advice On How To Seal The Month Of Ramadhaan Al-'Allaamah Ibn Baaz, may Allaah have mercy upon him: "It's appropriate that a believer be eager to seal [the month] with the best that he is able to of remembering Allaah [on his tongue and heart]; seeking His forgiveness; turning to Him with repentance - exalted is He in His perfection; and asking Him, All-High is He and Majestic, for acceptance and forgiveness, and that He make him reach other Ramadaans in the manner that pleases Him, exalted is He in His perfection." [Sharh Lataaif Al-Ma’aarif, Pg. 246] Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Emotional advice about the ending of Ramadhaan by Shaykh Fawzaan, may Allaah preserve him Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Legislated Actions During Laylatul-Qadr  Ash-Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, may Allaah preserve him  Join the telegram channel: t.me/FruitsOfKnowledge

Those Who May Not Be Forgiven On Laylatul-Qadr

It was narrated from 'Ā'ishah -raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhā- that she said: "O Messenger of Allāh, what should I say in my supplication if I reach Laylatul-Qadr?" He said: "Say: 'Allāhumma innaka 'afuwwun tuḥibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni (O Allāh, You are Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me).'" Reported by Tirmithī (8025) | graded "Ṣaḥīḥ" by Sheikh Albāni in Silsilah Aṣ-Ṣaḥīḥah ______ There must be a reason why the Prophet ﷺ specified this du'ā, so let's reflect over the meanings contained in these concise words... The word ‘Afw (pardon/wellbeing) entails: 1⃣ - wellbeing in one's limbs 2⃣ - wellbeing in one's religion 3⃣ - pardon and forgiveness from Allāh Wellbeing in one's limbs is that the person is cured and saved from all sorts of illnesses. Wellbeing in one's religion is that the person is given success to perform righteous deeds. Pardon & forgiveness from Allāh is that He overlooks and pardons a person by erasing their sins and not punishing them. Additionally, from the linguistic meanings of "Al 'Afw" is: increment and abundance. So ‘Afw in wealth refers to it’s increment, just as Allāh ﷻ said: {یَسۡـَٔلُونَكَ مَاذَا یُنفِقُونَۖ قُلِ ٱلۡعَفۡوَ} “They ask you [O Mūḥammad ﷺ] what they should spend, Say, Al 'Afw” [Sūrah Al-Baqarah 219] i.e. that which is surplus to one's necessary expenditure. And Allāh's ‘Afw is that He grants a person what he asks for AND MORE. So let us increase in repeating this du'ā without slackening - especially during these blessed nights. ((اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي)) “O Allāh, You are the One Who pardons and loves to pardon, so pardon us.” Ref: https://t.me/ShaykhYahyaEn/716