RULING ON FASTING ON THE DAY OF ARAFAT THAT FALLS ON FRIDAY
*RULING ON FASTING ON THE DAY OF ARAFAT THAT FALLS ON FRIDAY* By: Ustādh Rasheed Haashim, Ibadan *QUESTION* Asalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh Ustādh. Is it true that we cannot fast on Arafat day this 1443 as if falls on Friday except we fast on Thursday since fasting on Friday has been prohibited by the Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Similar questions were asked by different brothers and sisters in Islamic Discussion WhatsApp Groups and other WhatsApp groups I belong. I deemed it fit to provide brief answer to the question. *Answered by Ustādh Rasheed Haashim, Ibadan on Monday, 4th July, 2022 (05-12-1443)* Wa Alaikum Salam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh 1️⃣ Fasting on the day of Arafat has been authentically established in the sunnah of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). It is highly rewarding as it cancels sins of two years: previous and subsequent one. Abu Qatadah (RadiyaLlahu Anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (peace a...