Last Sermon of the Messenger of
Allah 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.
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