From One Farewell Speech to 1.6 billion Muslims! Mashallah!

Over 1400 years ago, on this very day (9th of Dhul Hijjah), Prophet Muhammad (SAW) delivered his last sermon in the Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat. His words were quite clear and concise and were directed to the entire humanity. He demanded that the congregating Muslims should deliver his message to all humankind. Accordingly, they did deliver the message and, Alhamdulillah there are in excess of 1.6 billion Muslims in the world today! Mashallah, i reckon they did a pretty good job of spreading the word.. (",)

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 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...

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... Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers...

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, 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".

Towards the end of his sermon, the Prophet asked

"O people, have I faithfully delivered unto you my message?"

A powerful murmur of agreement,  

"O Allah! yes!"

arose from thousands of pilgrims and the vibrant words 

"Allahumma Na'm"

rolled like thunder throughout the valley. The Prophet raised his forefinger and said:

"O Allah bear witness that I have conveyed your message to your people."

One can heed words of wisdom and guidelines from these last words of the Prophet (SAW). This final speech was indeed addressed to all humankind at all times and for all generations. It encompasses many aspects of life (general and specific). He laid down the foundation of morality, chastity, modesty, justice, equality, brotherhood, and accountability. He abolished economic exploitation, human enslavement, paganism, transgression and all systems that contradict with the system of Allah.

Let’s do our part in following the Prophet’s message and propagating the message to everyone we know.