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Wuquf in Arafat (staying in the land of 'Arafat) is the second obligatory rite of Hajj, during which the pilgrim, according to Shia jurisprudence, remains in Arafat from noon until the religious sunset on the day of Arafah. This wuquf, to the extent that staying there (even for a short time) is fulfilled, is also considered one of the essential pillars (arkan) of Hajj. If someone intentionally arrives late to Arafat, they commit a sin; and if they leave earlier than permitted, in addition to sinning, they are required to offer one sheep as kaffara (expiation). In the four Sunni madhhabs as well, the time of this rite is regarded as the day of Arafah, although there is some disagreement among them concerning the precise timing.

In the ahadith, wuquf in Arafat is described as the "reality of Hajj" and the "Greatest Hajj" (Hajj Akbar). According to these narrations, the time and place of wuquf in Arafat correspond to the time and place where the repentance of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) was accepted. The tradition of wuquf in Arafat dates back to pre-Islamic times. Followers of religions that prescribed pilgrimage have, throughout history, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimages. Fasting, repentance, recitation of special prayers, and the supplication of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) on the day of Arafah are recommended (mustahabb) acts and etiquettes associated with wuquf in Arafat.

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-'''Wuquf at 'Arafat''' (staying in the land of 'Arafat) is the second obligation of hajj. [['Arafat]] is a well-known place near the holy city of Mecca. Wuquf means being present in the land of 'Arafat, no matter whether a person is riding, walking, standing, or lying. Wuquf (staying) in the land of 'Arafat is an acts of worship. It should be accompanied by [[intention]].
+'''Wuquf in Arafat''' (staying in the land of 'Arafat) is the second obligatory rite of Hajj, during which the pilgrim, according to Shia jurisprudence, remains in Arafat from noon until the religious sunset on the day of Arafah. This wuquf, to the extent that staying there (even for a short time) is fulfilled, is also considered one of the essential pillars (arkan) of Hajj. If someone intentionally arrives late to Arafat, they commit a sin; and if they leave earlier than permitted, in addition to sinning, they are required to offer one sheep as kaffara (expiation). In the four Sunni madhhabs as well, the time of this rite is regarded as the day of Arafah, although there is some disagreement among them concerning the precise timing.
-==Wuquf==
-It is based on caution that a person should be in the land of 'Arafat from time of shar'i noon of the [[9th of Dhu l-Hijja]] until the time for maghrib prayer. It is not remote to say one may delay the wuquf a little bit after shar'i noon, the time enough to perform zuhr and 'asr prayers together with their preliminaries.
-The above mentioned wuquf is obligatory from 'noon' to the maghrib prayer. Therefore, even if a person stays there for a part of the mentioned period, his wuquf is correct. It is forbidden to exit 'Arafat before shar'i sunset. Therefore, if a person exits this place before sunset intentionally and does not return, he/she is considered as disobedient and should pay kaffara of a camel. If he cannot slaughter it, he should fast for eighteen days. Based on caution, camel slaughtering is to be carried out on the day of [[Eid al-Adha]] at [[Mina]], though it is not remote to say it is not obligatory to slaughter it in Mina. If he/she returns to 'Arafat before sunset, there would be no need of paying kaffara.
-If a person goes out from the land of 'Arafat before sunset forgetfully or ignorantly, it is obligatory to return back upon remembrance before maghrib. In case, he does not come back, he/she has committed disobedience. However there is no kaffara on him. If he comes to know it after the end of the time, he has no duty.
+In the ahadith, wuquf in Arafat is described as the "reality of Hajj" and the "Greatest Hajj" (Hajj Akbar). According to these narrations, the time and place of wuquf in Arafat correspond to the time and place where the repentance of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) was accepted. The tradition of wuquf in Arafat dates back to pre-Islamic times. Followers of religions that prescribed pilgrimage have, throughout history, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimages. Fasting, repentance, recitation of special prayers, and the supplication of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) on the day of Arafah are recommended (mustahabb) acts and etiquettes associated with wuquf in Arafat.
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