Arafah

As-Salāmu `Alaykum
How are you?

Today 15th November is Wukuf time in Arafah. For us Malaysians, it correspond to 5pm till 10.39pm. Wukuf is the time when "all seven heavens open up, when no veils exist between the slaves and Allah, the best time in the entire year for Doa and prayer." Wallahua'lam.

Note:
Wukuf is the most important ritual in the haj pilgrimage where those who do not make it for the event, their pilgrimage will be considered futile and vain.

W: Mount Arafah
According to Islamic tradition, It was on Mount Arafah that Adam and Eve, separated for 200 years following their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, met and recognized each other and were reunited. Here too they were forgiven by Allah for their transgression after offering their repentance. A main reason of the ritual of pilgrimage is the renewal of that Prayer of Repentance every year standing on the hill of mercy, the climax of Hajj. The pilgrims will spend the whole day on Arafah supplicating to Allah to forgive their sins and praying for personal strength in the future.