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=== Confronting Satan ===
=== 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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