Last Sermon
of Muhammad (PBUH), the Messenger of Allah (Sall'Allahu Alaihi
Wasallam)
This
Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in
the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat
"O
People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I
shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you
carefully and take
these words to those who could not be present here today.
O
People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard
the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods
entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt
you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed
reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (Interest), therefore
all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived...
Beware
of Satan, for your safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will
ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in
small things.
O
People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but
they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs
the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be
kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your
right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as
well as never to commit adultery.
O
People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers
(Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat.
Perform Hajj if you can afford to. You know that every Muslim is the brother of
another Muslim. You
are all equal. Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good
action.
Remember,
one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do
not astray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
O
People, no
prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be
born.
Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you.
I leave behind me two things, the Qur'an and my example, the Sunnah and if you
follow these you will never go astray.
All
those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others
again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to
me directly.
Be my witness oh Allah that I have conveyed your message to
your people.
JazakAllahho Khairan Kaseera
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