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According to a narration from [[Imam Ali (AS)]], the stay at 'Arafat, which is outside the [[ | According to a narration from [[Imam Ali (AS)]], the stay at 'Arafat, which is outside the Holy [[Mecca|Sanctuary of Mecca]], was made obligatory because the guest of God must humble himself at the gate until he becomes worthy of entering the sanctuary.<ref>Jar'eh-ye az Sehay-e Hajj, p. 203, quoted from: Al-Kafi, Vol. 4, p. 224.</ref> | ||
Based on a narration from [[Imam Sadegh (AS)|Imam Sadegh (AS)]], the time from noon until sunset on the ninth day of Dhu al-Qi'dah (the time during which it is obligatory for pilgrims to stay at 'Arafat) is the same time when [[Prophet Adam (AS)]] repented and his repentance was accepted.<ref>Wasael ol-Shiye', Vol. 13, p. 550.</ref> According to another narration, the place where Prophet Adam’s (AS) repentance was accepted was 'Arafat.<ref>Ellol ol-Sharaye', Vol. 2, p. 400.</ref> | Based on a narration from [[Imam Sadegh (AS)|Imam Sadegh (AS)]], the time from noon until sunset on the ninth day of Dhu al-Qi'dah (the time during which it is obligatory for pilgrims to stay at 'Arafat) is the same time when [[Prophet Adam (AS)]] repented and his repentance was accepted.<ref>Wasael ol-Shiye', Vol. 13, p. 550.</ref> According to another narration, the place where Prophet Adam’s (AS) repentance was accepted was 'Arafat.<ref>Ellol ol-Sharaye', Vol. 2, p. 400.</ref> | ||