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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.

==Conceptual Understanding and Status==

The term Wuquf literally means standing and stopping, and in the terminology of [[Hajj]], it refers to remaining in a specific place.<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, s. 57.</ref> "Wuquf in Arafat" means staying in [[Arafat]] and is the second obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>Farhang Estehlahaat Hajj va Omrah, p. 275.</ref>

The term Wuquf literally means standing and stopping, and in the terminology of [[Hajj]], it refers to remaining in a specific place.<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, p. 57.</ref> "Wuquf in Arafat" means staying in [[Arafat]] and is the second obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>Farhang Estehlahaat Hajj va Omrah, p. 275.</ref>

Wuquf in Arafat is one of the pillars of [[Hajj al-~~Tamattu’|Hajj al-Tamattu’~~]], and if it is not performed, the Hajj becomes invalid. In the narrations, the essence and reality of Hajj is considered to be Arafat itself,<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, j. 10, s. 34.</ref> and in some narrations, wuquf in Arafat is called [[Hajj Akbar|Hajj Akbar]].<ref>Al-Kafi, j. 4, s. 265.</ref>

Wuquf in Arafat is one of the pillars of [[Hajj al-Tamattu']]

, and if it is not performed, the Hajj becomes invalid. In the narrations, the essence and reality of Hajj is considered to be Arafat itself,<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, v. 10, p. 34.</ref> and in some narrations, wuquf in Arafat is called [[Hajj Akbar|Hajj Akbar]].<ref>Al-Kafi, v. 4, p. 265.</ref>

According to the narrations, wuquf in Arafat is regarded as standing before God. Based on these narrations, one of the greatest sins is for a person to be present in Arafat yet think that God has not forgiven him.<ref>Al-Kafi, j. 4, s. 541, hadith 7; negah konid be: Al-Muraqabat, j. 2, s. 225.</ref>

According to the narrations, wuquf in Arafat is regarded as standing before God. Based on these narrations, one of the greatest sins is for a person to be present in Arafat yet think that God has not forgiven him.<ref>Al-Kafi, v. 4, p. 541, hadith 7; negah konid be: Al-Muraqabat, v. 2, p. 225.</ref>

==Historical Background==

Followers of religions that mandated [[Hajj]] have, throughout all ages, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimage. Even during the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic period]], a group from the [[Jurhum~~|Jurhami]]~~ tribe, following the example of [[~~Hazrat Ibrahim~~ (A)]] performed wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0">Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, s. 234, ~~be naghl az~~: Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, j. 1, s. 117.</ref>

Followers of religions that mandated [[Hajj]] have, throughout all ages, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimage. Even during the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic period]], a group from the Jurhum tribe, following the example of [[Abraham (a)]] performed wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0">Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, p. 234, Quoted from: Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, v. 1, p. 117.</ref>

Some tribes of [[Quraysh]] and [[Jarallah|residents of Mecca]] refrained from performing wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0" /> Even before migrating from [[Mecca]] to [[Medina]], [[~~Hazrat~~ Muhammad (PBUH)]] did not perform wuquf with the Quraysh but rather with the people in Arafat.<ref>Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, s. 235, ~~be naghl az~~ Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, j. 1, s. 195.</ref>

Some tribes of [[Quraysh]] and [[Jarallah|residents of Mecca]] refrained from performing wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0" /> Even before migrating from [[Mecca]] to [[Medina]], [[Prophet Muhammad (s)|Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)]] did not perform wuquf with the Quraysh but rather with the people in Arafat.<ref>Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, p. 235, Quoted from Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, v. 1, p. 195.</ref>

==Rulings==

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==Philosophy==

According to a narration from [[Imam Ali (AS)]], the stay at 'Arafat, which is outside the [[~~Holy~~ 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>

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>

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 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.
 ==Conceptual Understanding and Status==
-The term  Wuquf literally means standing and stopping, and in the terminology of [[Hajj]], it refers to remaining in a specific place.<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, s. 57.</ref> "Wuquf in Arafat" means staying in [[Arafat]] and is the second obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>Farhang Estehlahaat Hajj va Omrah, p. 275.</ref>
+The term  Wuquf literally means standing and stopping, and in the terminology of [[Hajj]], it refers to remaining in a specific place.<ref>Darsnameh Manasik Hajj, p. 57.</ref> "Wuquf in Arafat" means staying in [[Arafat]] and is the second obligatory act of [[Hajj]].<ref>Farhang Estehlahaat Hajj va Omrah, p. 275.</ref>
-Wuquf in Arafat is one of the pillars of [[Hajj al-Tamattu’|Hajj al-Tamattu’]], and if it is not performed, the Hajj becomes invalid. In the narrations, the essence and reality of Hajj is considered to be Arafat itself,<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, j. 10, s. 34.</ref> and in some narrations, wuquf in Arafat is called [[Hajj Akbar|Hajj Akbar]].<ref>Al-Kafi, j. 4, s. 265.</ref>
+Wuquf in Arafat is one of the pillars of [[Hajj al-Tamattu']]
+, and if it is not performed, the Hajj becomes invalid. In the narrations, the essence and reality of Hajj is considered to be Arafat itself,<ref>Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, v. 10, p. 34.</ref> and in some narrations, wuquf in Arafat is called [[Hajj Akbar|Hajj Akbar]].<ref>Al-Kafi, v. 4, p. 265.</ref>
-According to the narrations, wuquf in Arafat is regarded as standing before God. Based on these narrations, one of the greatest sins is for a person to be present in Arafat yet think that God has not forgiven him.<ref>Al-Kafi, j. 4, s. 541, hadith 7; negah konid be: Al-Muraqabat, j. 2, s. 225.</ref>
+According to the narrations, wuquf in Arafat is regarded as standing before God. Based on these narrations, one of the greatest sins is for a person to be present in Arafat yet think that God has not forgiven him.<ref>Al-Kafi, v. 4, p. 541, hadith 7; negah konid be: Al-Muraqabat, v. 2, p. 225.</ref>
 ==Historical Background==
-Followers of religions that mandated [[Hajj]] have, throughout all ages, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimage. Even during the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic period]], a group from the [[Jurhum|Jurhami]] tribe, following the example of [[Hazrat Ibrahim (A)]] performed wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0">Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, s. 234, be naghl az: Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, j. 1, s. 117.</ref>
+Followers of religions that mandated [[Hajj]] have, throughout all ages, performed wuquf in Arafat during their pilgrimage. Even during the [[Jahiliyyah|pre-Islamic period]], a group from the Jurhum tribe, following the example of [[Abraham (a)]] performed wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0">Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, p. 234, Quoted from: Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, v. 1, p. 117.</ref>
-Some tribes of [[Quraysh]] and [[Jarallah|residents of Mecca]] refrained from performing wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0" /> Even before migrating from [[Mecca]] to [[Medina]], [[Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)]] did not perform wuquf with the Quraysh but rather with the people in Arafat.<ref>Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, s. 235, be naghl az Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, j. 1, s. 195.</ref>
+Some tribes of [[Quraysh]] and [[Jarallah|residents of Mecca]] refrained from performing wuquf in Arafat.<ref name=":0" /> Even before migrating from [[Mecca]] to [[Medina]], [[Prophet Muhammad (s)|Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)]] did not perform wuquf with the Quraysh but rather with the people in Arafat.<ref>Hajj dar Andisheh Islami, p. 235, Quoted from Akhbar Makkah, Azraqi, v. 1, p. 195.</ref>
 ==Rulings==
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 ==Philosophy==
-According to a narration from [[Imam Ali (AS)]], the stay at 'Arafat, which is outside the [[Holy 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>
+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>