How to offer Mid-Day and Afternoon Prayer in Arafat

The joint prayer of Mid-Day and Afternoon in Arafat is not obligatory (Wajib). It is only Sunnah. For a joint prayer, it is necessary that the prayer leader should be a non-resident like other pilgrims. It is usually arranged in Nimarah mosque by calling the prayer leader from outside Mak`kah by the govt. The joint prayer of mid-day and afternoon is offered with one prayer call (Azam) and two announcements (Takbir) for the initiation of the prayers. First two units of curtailed prayer (Qasr) of mid-day is offered followed by two units of afternoon prayer (Qasr). No sunnats are to be offered after the afternoon prayer (as per rule.).

If the pilgrims are staying at their places, they should offer the mid-day and afternoon prayer at the appointed times individually or in congregation.

The Excellence of Arafat

It is reported that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed for Hajis: - “O God, accept him in salvation and to those for whom he prays. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) repeated his prayer for three times.

Total Salvation

There is no other day better than the day of Arafah when God the all Merciful forgive his creature and save them from the fire of hell. God Himself come nearer to his slaves (world) then asks with prides what my creatures want.
It is reported by the Prophet (PBUH) in an Hadith: - “that God, the Almighty and most Benevolent, welcomes those in Arafat. These are my obedient bondsmen having come disheveled to seek my blessing. Then He addresses His men and women; ‘Whatever and any amount of sin you have committed have been forgiven. You can go to your homes in peace and tranquility.”
It is reported that one is most sinner who stood in Arafat yet think that God has not forgiven him. (Masnad-e-Alfirdous)
If the day of Arafat falls on Friday, the day is more blessed.
It is stated that except the day when Battle of Badar took place, it is the day of Arafah when Satan is humiliated and feel angry because Allah showers His blessings in abundance on those present in Arafat and forgive His servants of sins of any magnitude.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed profoundly in Arafat for the salvation of his Ummah God the Merciful accepted his prayer and declared to have forgiven all the sins committed by your followers. However the cruel and tyrants shall not be spared and have to face the revenge. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) further prayed for the salvation of even the cruels, God in His Mercy can reward the one who has suffered at the hands of tyrant and forgive the cruel.
On the next the morning in Muzdalfa, God the most merciful accepted the prayer of his beloved Prophet. When the companions saw the Prophet in smile, they dared to ask for his smile. The Prophet replied that God has accepted my prayer and plea to excuse even the tyrants. However, Satan is in despair and very angry, crying since his wicked moves have failed.

Invocations and Prayers in Arafat

It is reported in an Hadith that a Muslim who enters the plain of Arafat even as late as evening and recites “Kalma-e-Tauheed one hundred times facing the Ka`aba.
Surat-ul-Ikhlas one hundred times and Darood also one hundred times; God in His Mercy will forgive all his sins and tell the angels to be witness thereof since he acknowledged My Magnificence (an attribute of God), praised me and offered Darood for my beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). If this man demands the forgiveness of all those present in Arafat. I will accept his prayer too.

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordained the believers to recite as much as they can while in Arafat.
As further invocation, the pilgrim should recite the following: -