Day of Arafah (9th)

**Morning:** - After Fajr, pilgrims proceed from Mina to Arafah - If possible, stop at Namirah until noon **After Zawal (noon):** - Imam gives short khutbah - Pray Dhuhr and Asr combined and shortened - Enter Arafah **At Arafah:** - **Ensure you are within the boundaries of Arafah** - Face Qiblah - Raise hands in du'a and dhikr - Recite Talbiyah - Praise Allah - Strive in supplication and humility - **Best dhikr:** "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir" - **Do not fast** - breaking fast gives more strength for worship **Remain until sunset:** - Do not leave before sunset if arrived during day (obligatory) - Continue in du'a, dhikr, and humility **After sunset:** - Depart with calmness to Muzdalifah - Continue reciting Talbiyah