THE
LAST SERMON
Delivered by Prophet Muhammad Sallalaho-Alayhi Wasallam in the Valley of Arafat.
"O people, perhaps you shall not see me again after this. Therefore listen to what I
am saying to you very 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 the 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 rights over you. It they abide by your rights, 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 anyone 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 Ramadaan, 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 another except by piety and good action. Remember, one day you
will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware do not stray 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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