The Last Sermon of Holy Prophet
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 THIS 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 Ramadhan, 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 O ALLAH THAT I HAVE CONVEYED YOUR
MESSAGE TO YOUR PEOPLE."
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