Tarwiyah and Arafah Fasting Intentions: Arabic, Latin, and English Translations

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Muslims are encouraged to observe the Tarwiyah and Arafah voluntary fasts during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah ahead of Eid al-Adha. Tarwiyah is observed on the 8th of Dhu al-Hijjah, while Arafah is observed on the 9th by those not performing Hajj.

Tarwiyah holds significant merit as the opening of the preparatory rituals before Eid al-Adha. The intention (niyyah) is as follows:

Arabic:

Latin:

Nawaitu shauma tarwiyata sunnatan lillâhi ta‘âlâ.

Translation:

“I intend to observe the Tarwiyah voluntary fast for Allah the Almighty.”

Arafah fast is highly recommended as it expiates sins of the previous and coming year. The intention is:

Arabic:

Latin:

Nawaitu shauma ’arafata sunnatan lillâhi ta‘âlâ.

Translation:

“I intend to observe the Arafah voluntary fast for Allah the Almighty.”

Intention is a fundamental pillar of fasting, located in the heart. The verbal recitation of the niyyah helps solidify this intention.

The ideal time to make the niyyah is from the night until before Fajr prayer. However, as a voluntary fast, Muslims who forget to intend at night may do so in the morning or before Dhuhr, provided they have not invalidated the fast since dawn.

These fasts offer Muslims an opportunity to draw closer to Allah SWT and seek blessings in Dhu al-Hijjah, especially for those unable to perform Hajj.

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Tarwiyah is observed on the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. The term “Tarwiyah” derives from the Arabic “ar-rawiyah”, meaning reflection or contemplation.