Completion Of Wuqoof While Hajj

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On the second day of Hajj i.e., the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah; known as Yawm al-Arafat or Yawm al-Wuqoof, pilgrims travel to the plain of Arafat where they combine Dhuhr and Asr Salah and engage in Wuqoof i.e., standing, the most solemn rite of the Hajj. Fasting on this day is specifically advised for non-pilgrim, pilgrims on the other hand aren’t allowed to fast.
However, pilgrims arriving in the kingdom through Umrah package for family don’t require to perform Wuqoof as it’s a ritual of Hajj pilgrimage.
Here are some things to know about the completion of Wuqoof while Hajj.

Ghusl.

It is a Sunnah act to perform Ghusl on the Day of Arafat; either in Arafat before the Wuqoof (standing) or in Mina before departing for Arafat. However, one should be careful that the restrictions of Ihram apply here, so extra care should be taken when performing Ghusl e.g., no scrubbing and ensuring that the bath products you are using are unscented.

Arrival in Arafat region.

In order for your Hajj pilgrimage to be deemed ...
... valid, Wuqoof-al-Arafat must be performed i.e., you must spend a portion of time in Arafat between midday and the beginning of Fajar on the following day. Thus, if you are unable to reach Arafat during this period, Hajj might be regarded as incomplete.
On the other hand, if you arrive early just take some time to rest and get some sleep because the time of Arafat doesn’t begin until after mid-day.
During the course of the day when you are in Arafat, spend most of your time in Dhikr and Ibadah. It is perhaps a day that you will never experience again or it may be the last time you’ll be visiting who knows? so make the most out of it.

Wuqoof-al-Arafat.

Late in the afternoon, pilgrims stand in the open and raise their hands in supplication to Allah, as the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) did while facing the Holy Kaabah. Therefore, it is a recommended act to do the Wuqoof while standing at the foot of Jabal al-Rahmah or ‘the Mount of Mercy’.
During these sacred moments of the hajj, a person is alone with Allah so the time must be spent in sincere repentance and supplication; asking Allah Almighty for forgiveness and success in both of the worlds. As it is among those sacred periods where Duas are readily accepted that’s why one should make the most of this opportunity.
However, remember that if the heat gets too intense during this time and is affecting you physically, you are permissible to make Dua in your tent or some shade, standing or sitting. Additionally, if you get tired of keeping your arms raised it's also permissible to continue making Dua without raising them.

These are some of the basic things that you should be aware of regarding Wuqoof-al-Arafat.

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