DEPARTING FROM ARAFAT When the sun sets on the Day of Arafah, proceed calmly and with dignity. Depart while engaging in istighfar (seeking forgiveness), as Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Mighty and Majestic, says: "Then depart from where the people depart, and seek forgiveness of Allah سبحانه وتعالى. Indeed, Allah سبحانه وتعالى is Forgiving and Merciful." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:199) Hadith.3137 - Zur'ah narrated from Abu Basir, who said that Abu Abdullah عليه السلام said: "When the sun sets on the Day of Arafah, say: 'O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, do not make this the last occasion for me at this standing place. Grant it to me repeatedly as long as You keep me alive. Let me return today successful, triumphant, with my supplications answered, showered with Your mercy and forgiveness, with the best outcome any of Your pilgrims or visitors to Your Sacred House may return with. Make me today among the most honored of Your guests, and grant me the best of what You give to any of them—of goodness, blessings, well-being, mercy, satisfaction, and forgiveness. Bless for me what I return to—be it family, wealth, little, or much—and bless them in me.' Then, as you depart, proceed calmly and with composure. Avoid the hasty rushing (wajif) that many people engage in while descending through the mountains and valleys, for indeed The Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) would hold back his she-camel until its head would touch its hindquarters and would command calmness. His practice is the Sunnah to be followed. When you reach the red hill to the right of the road, say: "O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, have mercy on my standing here, bless my deeds, preserve my faith for me, and accept my rites." When you arrive at Muzdalifah, also known as Jam’, descend into the valley to the right of the road near the Sacred Monument (Al-Mash'ar Al-Haram). If you cannot find a place there, do not go beyond the pools near the valley of Muhassir, as it marks the boundary between Jam’ and Mina. Pray Maghrib and Isha with one adhan and two iqamah. After Isha, perform the recommended prayers of Maghrib. Do not pray Maghrib on the night of sacrifice except at Muzdalifah, even if a quarter or a third of the night has passed. Stay overnight at Muzdalifah and include in your supplications: "O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is Jam’. Gather for me here all that is good. O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, do not deprive me of the goodness that I have asked You to gather in my heart. Make me aware of what You have made Your allies aware of at this station. Grant me all that is good and ease in every aspect." If you can stay awake the entire night, do so, for the gates of heaven remain open to the voices of believers, which rise like the hum of bees. Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Blessed and Exalted, says: "I am your Lord عز وجل, and you are My servants. You have fulfilled My right, and it is upon Me to answer you." On this night, Allah سبحانه وتعالى removes the sins of those He wishes to remove and forgives the sins of those He chooses to forgive.