Hadith 227
The Book of Virtues
ENGLISH
Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of 'Arafah. He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
ARABIC
وعن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه قال: سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: عن صوم يوم عرفة؟ قال:
يكفر السنة الماضية والباقية
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 227
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Virtues
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