Making wuqoof in Arafah

Q: 

1. When can the wuqoof of Arafah be made? 

2. What is the sunnah time of wuqoof in Arafah? 

3. What is the compulsory amount of wuqoof in Arafah for one’s wuqoof to be valid?

A: 

1. The wuqoof of Arafah can be made from after zawaal of the 9th of Zul Hijjah till subah saadiq of the 10th. 

2. The sunnah time for wuqoof in Arafah is from after zawaal of the 9th till after sunset of the 9th. 

3. If one makes wuqoof for even a little while, his wuqoof will be valid and he will be absolved of the obligation of wuqoof.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)