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The Prophet's Last Sermon
This sermon was delivered on the ninth day of Dhul Hijah,
10 A.H. (632 A.D.) in the valley of Mount Arafat. The contents of the
message were collected from different narrations, and there are other
parts to it that are not mentioned here. This sermon still needs the
authenticity of all of its parts to be checked.
"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether, after this year, I shall
ever be amongst you again. Therefore, listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and
take these words to those who could not be present 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
interest, therefore, all interest obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital,
however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity. Allah has judged
that there shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas bin Abdul-Muttalib (the
prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be waived.
Every right arising out of homicide in pre-Islamic days is henceforth waived and the first
such right I waive is that arising from the murder of Rabiyah bin Al-Harith (relative of
the prophet). O Men, the unbelievers indulge in tampering with the calendar in order to
make permissible that which Allah forbade, and to forbid that which Allah had made
permissible. With Allah the months are twelve; four of them are holy; three of these are
successive and one occurs singly between the months of Jumadah and Shaaban. 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 right with regard to your women, but they also
have rights 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 commit adultery.
O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during
the month of Ramadhan, and give your wealth in zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black,
nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that
every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim, and that Muslims constitute one
brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim
unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to your selves.
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 Quran 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 that those who listen to me directly. Be
my witness O Allah, that I have conveyed Your message to Your people."
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