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The Standing at Arafat (Wuquf) on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is THE central pillar of Hac. Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said: 'Hac is Arafat.' A haci who misses Arafat has missed Hac entirely. The wuquf begins after Dhuhr and extends until Fajr of the 10th. Being present anywhere within the boundaries of Arafat fulfills the obligation. The afternoon is devoted to intense dua.
On the morning of the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, depart from Mina after sunrise and travel to the plain of Arafat, approximately 14 km from Mina. Continue reciting the Telbiye. Upon arrival, locate your assigned tent.
When the sun passes its zenith (Dhuhr time), pray Dhuhr (2 rak'at) and Asr (2 rak'at) combined at the time of Dhuhr, with one adhan and two iqamah calls. This is agreed upon by all four schools, including the Hanafi school.
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After praying, devote yourself entirely to dua and dua until sunset. This is the supreme moment of Hac. Hz. Peygamber said: 'The best dua is on the Day of Arafat, and the best thing I and the prophets before me said is: La ilaha illa Allahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir.' Use your prepared dua list, make dua in any language, and pour your heart out to Allah.
While dua is the primary worship, vary your activities to maintain focus: alternate between dua, Kur'an recitation, dhikr, istighfar, salawat upon Hz. Peygamber, and silent contemplation. Drink water regularly. Take brief rest breaks if needed.
Stay at Arafat until after sunset. Do NOT leave before sunset — Hz. Peygamber remained at Arafat until the sun had fully set. Intensify your dua in the final hour before Maghrib, as this is considered the peak of acceptance.
After sunset, depart calmly for Muzdelife. Do NOT pray Maghrib at Arafat — the sunnah is to delay Maghrib and combine it with Isha at Muzdelife. Walk or ride with dignity and tranquility. Continue reciting the Telbiye.