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Attending the two festival prayers and offering sacrificial slaughter to God alone without partner
God the Most High said: “Then when he reached the age to strive alongside him, he said: ‘O my son, indeed I see in a dream that I am sacrificing you, so consider what you think.’ He said: ‘O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if God wills, among the patient.’ Then when they both submitted and he laid him down upon his forehead, We called out to him: ‘O Abraham, you have fulfilled the vision.’ Indeed, thus do We reward the doers of good. Truly this was the clear trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice.”
God the Most High said: “So that they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of God during known days over the livestock He has provided for them. So eat from them and feed the miserable and poor.”
God the Most High said: “Say: Indeed my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for God, Lord of all worlds. He has no partner. And with this I have been commanded, and I am the first of those who submit.”
God the Most High said: “Say: In the favor of God and in His mercy — in that let them rejoice. It is better than what they accumulate.”
Al-Bara said: I heard the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, delivering a sermon in which he said: “The first thing we begin with on this day is that we pray, then we return and slaughter. Whoever does so has followed our way.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 951
Umm Atiyyah said: We were commanded to come out on the day of the festival, even bringing out young virgin girls from their quarters, and even menstruating women, who would remain behind the people, joining in their declarations of God’s greatness and their supplications, hoping for the blessing and purification of that day.
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 971
Hafsah said: We used to prevent our young women from going out on the two festivals. Then a woman arrived and stayed at the palace of Banu Khalaf, and she narrated from her sister whose husband had participated in twelve military expeditions with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and her sister had accompanied him in six of them. She said: “We used to treat the wounded and care for the sick.” My sister asked the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: “Would there be any harm if one of us does not have an outer garment and therefore does not go out?” He replied: “Let her companion lend her one of her garments, so that she may witness the goodness and the gathering of the believers.” When Umm Atiyyah arrived, I asked her: “Did you hear the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, say this?” She replied: “Yes, may my father be sacrificed for him.” She never mentioned him without saying that. She said that she heard him say: “Young women, secluded women, and menstruating women should come out to witness the goodness and the gathering of the believers, while menstruating women should stay away from the prayer area.” Hafsah said: I asked, “Even menstruating women?” She replied: “Do they not attend the standing at Arafah and such occasions?”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 324
Ibn Duraid said:
“A young unmarried woman is one who has nearly reached puberty.”
Al-Nawawi said:
“Women of the private chambers means women who remain inside homes.”
I say:
“The menstruating women staying away from the prayer area means staying away from the place itself while still witnessing the prayer and goodness.”
Ibn Abbas and Jabir ibn Abdullah said: There was no call to prayer on the day marking the end of fasting nor on the day of sacrifice.
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 960
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, delivered a sermon to us on the day of sacrifice after the prayer and said: “Whoever performs our prayer and offers sacrifice as we do has correctly performed the sacrifice. Whoever sacrifices before the prayer, then it was merely meat offered before the prayer and not a valid sacrifice.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 955
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whoever slaughtered before the prayer must repeat it.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 954
God the Most High said: “And do not eat from that upon which the name of God has not been mentioned, for indeed it is sinful disobedience.”
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whatever causes the blood to flow and the name of God is mentioned over it, then eat from it.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 5498
Ibn Abbas said:
“There is no harm if someone forgets.”
Al-Bukhari said:
“The one who forgets is not called sinful.”
I say:
“But this applies to the one who deliberately abandons it.”
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Let him slaughter in the name of God.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 5500
I attended the festival of sacrifice with the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, at the prayer ground. When he finished his sermon, he descended from his pulpit, and a ram was brought to him. The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, slaughtered it with his own hand and said: “In the name of God, and God is the Greatest. This is on behalf of me and on behalf of those from my nation who did not offer a sacrifice.”
📚 Authentic Sunan of Abu Dawud 2810, al-Tirmidhi (1521), and Ahmad (14895). Its chain of narration is authentic.
Ibn Umar said that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to slaughter or sacrifice at the prayer ground.
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 982 – Chapter: Slaughtering and sacrificing on the day of sacrifice at the prayer ground
Jabir said: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to take a different route when returning on the day of the festival.
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 986
Abu Sa‘id al-Khudri said: The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, used to go out on the day marking the end of fasting and on the day of sacrifice to the prayer ground. The first thing he would begin with was the prayer. Then he would turn toward the people while they sat in rows, admonishing them, advising them, and giving commands. If he wished to dispatch a military expedition he would do so, or if he wished to command something he would command it, then he would depart. Abu Sa‘id said: The people continued upon this practice until I went out with Marwan, who was the governor of Madinah, on a festival day. When we reached the prayer ground there was a pulpit built by Kathir ibn al-Salt. Marwan intended to ascend it before praying, so I pulled his garment and he pulled away from me and ascended it, delivering the sermon before the prayer. I said to him: “By God, you have changed the practice.” He replied: “O Abu Sa‘id, what you know is gone.” I said: “What I know, by God, is better than what I do not know.” He said: “The people would not remain seated for us after the prayer, so I placed the sermon before the prayer.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari 956
Joy, eating, drinking, wearing perfume, and dressing beautifully without extravagance during the two festival celebrations
God the Most High said: “Say: In the favor of God and in His mercy — in that let them rejoice. It is better than what they accumulate.”
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The days following the sacrifice pilgrimage are days of eating, drinking, and remembering God.”
📚 Authentic Collection of Muslim (1141)
Umar, may God be pleased with him, took a cloak made of thick silk that was being sold in the marketplace and brought it to the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, and said: “O Messenger of God, buy this and adorn yourself with it for the festival and for receiving delegations.” The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, replied: “This is only the clothing of one who has no share in the Hereafter.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari (906) and Authentic Collection of Muslim (2068) – Chapter concerning beautification for the two festival celebrations
Ibn Qudamah, may God have mercy on him, said:
“This indicates that beautifying oneself on these occasions was something well known among them.”
📚 The Book al-Mughni 2/370
Al-Shawkani, may God have mercy on him, said:
“The evidence from this narration regarding the recommendation of beautifying oneself for the festival is that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, approved Umar’s idea of beautifying oneself for the festival, and only objected to that particular garment because it was made of silk.”
📚 The Book Nayl al-Awtar 3/284
Aisha, may God be pleased with her, said: Abu Bakr entered while two young girls from the Helpers were with me singing verses about the Day of Bu'ath. She said: “They were not professional singers.” Abu Bakr said: “Musical instruments of Satan in the house of the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him?” And that was on the day of the festival. So the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “O Abu Bakr, every people have their celebration, and this is our celebration.” In another narration: “Leave them, O Abu Bakr, for these are days of celebration.” Then when he became distracted, I signaled to them and they left.
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari (949)
In a narration reported by Ahmad:
“So that the Jews may know that there is ease and openness in our religion. Indeed, I was sent with an upright and tolerant religion.”
Aisha, may God be pleased with her, also said: The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, entered while two young girls were singing songs of Bu'ath. He lay down on the bed and turned his face away. Then Abu Bakr entered and rebuked me saying: “The flute of Satan in the presence of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him?” The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, turned to him and said: “Leave them.” Then when Abu Bakr became distracted, I signaled to them and they left. It was a day of celebration, and the Ethiopians were playing with shields and spears. Either I asked the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, or he himself said: “Would you like to watch?” I replied: “Yes.” So he made me stand behind him with my cheek against his cheek while he said: “Carry on, O sons of Arfidah.” He continued until I became tired, then he asked: “Is that enough for you?” I said: “Yes.” He said: “Then go.”
📚 Authentic Collection of al-Bukhari (949)
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
“From your worldly life, women and perfume have been made beloved to me, and the comfort of my eyes has been placed in prayer.”
📚 Reported by al-Nasa’i (3939), Ahmad (14069) with slight wording differences, and al-Bayhaqi (13836) with this wording. Classified as authentic and good by al-Albani.
Ibn Umar, may God be pleased with them both, used to apply perfume on the day of the festival marking the end of fasting.
📚 The Book Ahkam al-Eidayn by al-Firyabi, p. 83
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
“Any woman who applies incense should not attend the late evening prayer with us.”
📚 Authentic Collection of Muslim (444)
Musa ibn Yasar narrated from Abu Hurairah that a woman passed by him while her fragrance was strongly noticeable. He said: “O servant of the Almighty, are you heading to the mosque?” She replied: “Yes.” He asked: “Did you apply perfume for it?” She said: “Yes.” He said: “Then go back and wash yourself, for I heard the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, say: ‘No woman who goes out to the mosque while her fragrance spreads around her will have her prayer accepted by God until she returns home and washes herself.’”
📚 Reported by Abu Dawud (4174) and Ibn Majah (4002)
Quick question for the converts/reverts here!
I was born and raised Muslim, but I’ve always been someone who questions, reflects, and wants to truly understand my religion for myself not just follow it because I was born into it. I’m still on that journey of learning and understanding Islam more deeply.
That’s why I’m always so curious about revert stories. What first made you curious about Islam? What was the moment, verse, conversation, or realization that made you feel, “This is the truth”?
If you’re comfortable sharing your story, I’d genuinely love to hear it. I feel like hearing different journeys helps me in my own journey too.
Who is fasting tomorrow?? May Allah accept your fasts and duas 🤲🏼 Ameen. If you remember pls make dua for me too !
5 Good Deeds to do on the Day of 'Arafah 🕋
Day of Arafah 2026: Tuesday 26th May
✅ 1. Fast
The Prophet (saw) said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year” (Muslim)
✅ 2. Du'a
Make heartfelt du'a for everything you seek in dunya and akhirah; & make dua for the ummah.
The Prophet (saw) said: “The best of du’a is du’a on the day of ‘Arafah.” (Hasan)
✅ 3. Seek protection from the Hellfire
The Prophet (saw) said: "There is no day in which Allah saves more people from the fire than the Day of `Arafah.”(Muslim, Nasa’i, Ibn Majah)
✅ 4. Seek forgiveness
The Prophet (saw) said: "Anyone who has an atom’s weight of faith in their heart will be forgiven by Allah on this day, whether or not they actually stand at `Arafah.” (Abu Dawud)
✅ 5. Say these words of praise often
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد، وهو على كل شيء قدير
La ilaha illAllahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu'l mulku wa lahu'l hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay-in Qadeer
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. To Him belongs the dominion, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is Able to do all things.
The Prophet (saw) said:"The best du'a that I and the prophets before me, have said on Arafah is: La ilaha illAllahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu'l mulku wa lahu'l hamdu, wa huwwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer. (Tirmidhi)
May Allah accept from everyone - ameen 🤲🏾
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of Arafah.” — Sahih Muslim
SubhanAllah! What a blessed day this is. Let’s make the most of every moment. Here’s how:
🤲 Make abundant Du’a — Today your prayers are especially powerful. Ask Allah for everything — forgiveness, health, guidance, and goodness in both worlds.
🌙 Fast today (if not on Hajj) — It wipes out sins of the past and coming year. Don’t miss this gift!
Keep your tongue moist with Dhikr:
La ilaha illallah • Subhanallah • Alhamdulillah • Allahu Akbar • Astaghfirullah
Recite Quran — Even a few pages. Every letter is a reward multiplied.
Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar) — Allah’s mercy on this day is beyond measure. No sin is too great for His forgiveness.
Pray for your loved ones — Include your family, friends, and the entire Ummah in your du’a.
Don’t let this day pass like an ordinary day. The gates of mercy are wide open.
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