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=== Preparation for Entering the Haram ===

In a hadith from [[Imam Ali (a)]], the reason for the obligation of the stay in Arafat (which is outside the [[Meccan Haram]]) is explained as follows: this stay creates preparation for the [[pilgrim]], meaning that the visitor to the [[Kaaba]] supplicates before the greatness of God outside the boundaries of the [[Meccan Haram]] until they become worthy of entering the Haram.<ref>''Jor'eh-i az Sahba-ye Hajj'' (A Sip of the Wine of Hajj), p. 203, citing: ''al-Kafi'', Vol. 4, p. 224.</ref>

In a hadith from [[Imam Ali (a)]], the reason for the obligation of the stay in Arafat (which is outside the [[Meccan Haram]]) is explained as follows: this stay creates preparation for the pilgrim, meaning that the visitor to the [[Kaaba]] supplicates before the greatness of God outside the boundaries of the [[Meccan Haram]] until they become worthy of entering the Haram.<ref>''Jor'eh-i az Sahba-ye Hajj'' (A Sip of the Wine of Hajj), p. 203, citing: ''al-Kafi'', Vol. 4, p. 224.</ref>

=== Reminder of the Resurrection ===

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 House of God should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the bare heads and shroud-clad bodies.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafah 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 House of God should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the bare heads and shroud-clad bodies.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafah 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 ===

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 Arafah; 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 ~~Arafah~~ is considered to be the outpouring of divine mercy upon those present.<ref>''Kashf al-Asrar'', Vol. 1, p. 525.</ref>

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 Arafah; 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>

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 === Preparation for Entering the Haram ===
-In a hadith from [[Imam Ali (a)]], the reason for the obligation of the stay in Arafat (which is outside the [[Meccan Haram]]) is explained as follows: this stay creates preparation for the [[pilgrim]], meaning that the visitor to the [[Kaaba]] supplicates before the greatness of God outside the boundaries of the [[Meccan Haram]] until they become worthy of entering the Haram.<ref>''Jor'eh-i az Sahba-ye Hajj'' (A Sip of the Wine of Hajj), p. 203, citing: ''al-Kafi'', Vol. 4, p. 224.</ref>
+In a hadith from [[Imam Ali (a)]], the reason for the obligation of the stay in Arafat (which is outside the [[Meccan Haram]]) is explained as follows: this stay creates preparation for the pilgrim, meaning that the visitor to the [[Kaaba]] supplicates before the greatness of God outside the boundaries of the [[Meccan Haram]] until they become worthy of entering the Haram.<ref>''Jor'eh-i az Sahba-ye Hajj'' (A Sip of the Wine of Hajj), p. 203, citing: ''al-Kafi'', Vol. 4, p. 224.</ref>
 === Reminder of the Resurrection ===
-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 House of God should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the bare heads and shroud-clad bodies.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafah 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 House of God should be reminded of the stations of the gathering and the afterlife by seeing the bare heads and shroud-clad bodies.<ref>''Partovi az Mash'al-e Hedayat: Asrar va Ma'aref-e Hajj'', p. 22.</ref> Furthermore, the brevity of the time of Arafah 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 ===
-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 Arafah; 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 Arafah is considered to be the outpouring of divine mercy upon those present.<ref>''Kashf al-Asrar'', Vol. 1, p. 525.</ref>
+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 Arafah; 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>
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