Today is the Day of Arafah The pilgrims are reaching Arafat. These are extremely precious moments — do not waste time. Pilgrims should not fast — this is the Sunnah. Non-pilgrims may fast — fasting today expiates the sins of the previous and coming year. Today is all about remembrance (Dhikr). Recite the following phrases: Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah) SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah) Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) La ilaha illallah (There is no god but Allah) La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no power nor strength except with Allah) Astaghfirullah (I seek forgiveness from Allah) Allahumma ajirni min al-naar (O Allah, protect me from the Fire) Allahumma inni as’alukal-jannah (O Allah, I ask You for Paradise) SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azeem (Glory and praise be to Allah, Glory be to Allah the Great) Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala Aali Muhammad wa baarik wa sallim (O Allah, send peace and blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad) These are ten adhkar (phrases of remembrance). Recite them slowly, with understanding and joy. Let not only your tongue and lips, but also your heart and mind participate. Avoid idle talk. Engage only in remembrance of Allah. Recite these 2,000 to 3,000 times, with focus. Slowly and mindfully. --- The Special Dhikr of the Day This is a six-part phrase, very special today: > La ilaha illallah Wahdahu La sharika lah Lahul mulk Wa lahul hamd Wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer (There is no god but Allah, He is alone, He has no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise. He is powerful over everything.) --- Prayer in Arafat: Combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers: 2 + 2 units. With one Adhan and two Iqamahs. Follow the Sunnah. Avoid arguments and disputes. Do not pray any voluntary (nafl) prayers before, between, or after Dhuhr and Asr. --- Please remember me in your prayers. Khaleel-ur-Rahman Chishti Islamabad Day of Arafah 1446 AH 5 June 2025 CE