The day of ‘Arafah is one of the best days of the year, Sayyidna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says: “The day of ‘Arafah equals 10 000 days in virtue” (At-Targheeb, vol. 2 pg.200 and Lataiful Ma’arif, pg.460) “On the day of Arafah, Allah frees even those who are not physically in Arafah. Therefore the next day is […]
Advice for Arafaat
What is Arafah like ? As you await the dawn of the Day of Arafah, you won’t be able to sleep. You are too excited and nervous. As the sun’s rays start to light the sky you somehow sense that the whole universe, seen and unseen, is united in glorifying the oneness of God. Then […]
Toothpaste while in Ihraam
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is Makrooh (severely disliked) to brush one’s teeth using toothpaste whilst in Ihraam. Hence, one must try his best to avoid its use. If one does use it, then he should make Istighfaar. No Sadaqah or Dum will be […]