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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. | 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== | ==Conceptual Understanding and Status== | ||
The term | 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, s. 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’|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> | ||
According to the narrations, wuquf in Arafat is regarded as | 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> | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||