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Some consider the secret of the gathering of all pilgrims in [[Arafat]] to be a reminder of the [[Resurrection]], believing that the visitor to the [[Ka'ba|House of God]] should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the pilgrims with uncovered heads and wearing simple, unstitched [[ihram]] garments.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafa is considered a reminder of the short duration of the world for taking advantage of the opportunity to gather provisions for the afterlife.<ref>''Dar Bargah-e Noor'' (In the Court of Light), p. 97.</ref>
Some consider the secret of the gathering of all pilgrims in [[Arafat]] to be a reminder of the [[Resurrection]], believing that the visitor to the [[Ka'ba|House of God]] should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the pilgrims with uncovered heads and wearing simple, unstitched [[ihram]] garments.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafa is considered a reminder of the short duration of the world for taking advantage of the opportunity to gather provisions for the afterlife.<ref>''Dar Bargah-e Noor'' (In the Court of Light), p. 97.</ref>


=== Confronting Satan ===
=== Guarding Against Satan’s Temptations ===
Based on some recommendations, greater vigilance against Satan's temptations is necessary in Arafat; the secret of this advice is stated as follows: Arafat is one of the best places for turning toward God and seeking forgiveness,<ref>''Darsnameh-ye Pishdaramadi bar Farhangnameh-ye Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'' (A Textbook Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Secrets and Knowledge of Hajj), p. 199.</ref> and as some traditions explicitly state, Satan makes a greater effort to mislead humans on the Day of Arafa; therefore, seeking refuge in God on this day is recommended.<ref>''al-Tahdhib'', Vol. 5, p. 182; ''al-Kafi'', Vol. 4, p. 463.</ref> The reason for Satan's despair on the Day of 'Arafa is considered to be the outpouring of divine mercy upon those present.<ref>''Kashf al-Asrar'', Vol. 1, p. 525.</ref>
Some religious sources advise pilgrims to remain especially vigilant against Satan’s temptations on the Day of Arafa. This advice is connected with the spiritual significance of Arafat as a place for turning toward God, repenting, and seeking forgiveness. Certain narrations state that Satan makes a greater effort to mislead people on this day; accordingly, seeking refuge in God is recommended.<ref>''Tahdhib al-Ahkam'', vol. 5, p. 182; ''al-Kafi'', vol. 4, p. 463; ''Darsnameh-ye Pishdaramadi bar Farhangnameh-ye Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'' (Textbook Introduction to the Encyclopedia of the Secrets and Teachings of Hajj), p. 199.</ref>
Other sources attribute Satan’s despair on the Day of Arafa to the outpouring of divine mercy upon those gathered there.<ref>''Kashf al-Asrar'', vol. 1, p. 525.</ref>


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