Riyad as-Salihin #571
The Book of Virtues
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه قال: سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: عن صوم يوم عرفة؟ قال:
"يكفر السنة الماضية والباقية" ((رواه مسلم)).
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.".
Narrated by Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #571 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Virtues and narrated by Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.