Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-26

The Day of Arafat, falling on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is considered the most crucial day of Hajj. What is the primary act of worship performed by pilgrims on this day?

A) Performing the farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada).
B) Standing and supplicating at Mount Arafat (Wuquf al-Arafat).
C) Sacrificing an animal (Qurbani).
D) Stoning the large Jamarah (Rami al-Jamarat al-Kubra).

Explanation

Wuquf al-Arafat, standing and supplicating at Mount Arafat from noon until sunset, is the most essential rite of Hajj. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated, 'Hajj is Arafat.' Without performing this, the Hajj is invalid.

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