Farewell speech of our Prophet [s.a.w]

[Neon Teen]

The Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Last Sermon



This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H. in the 'Uranah valley of

Mount Arafat' (in Mecca).



After praising, and thanking Allah he said:



"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 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. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any

inequity. Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to

Abbas ibn 'Abd'al Muttalib (Prophet's uncle) 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. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under

Allah's trust and with His permission. 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 be unchaste.



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.



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 black nor

a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every

Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the 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 yourselves.



Remember, one day you will appear before ALLAH and answer 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 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 than those who listen to me directly.

Be my witness, O ALLAH, that I have conveyed your message to your people".