The last sermon

The last sermon

The Last Sermon





A summary of The Prophet Muhammed's Farewell Sermon.

This sermon was delivered on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat.

O people, listen to my words for I do not know whether I will be amongst you for another year. Just as you regard this month, this day and this city sacred, so regard the lives and property of all amongst you as sacred and inviolable.

O people, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your wives but they also have certain rights. Treat them with kindness and love for you have taken them in trust. Keep always faithful to the trust placed in you and do not sin..

O people, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan and give Zakat (charity) generously. Go, if possible, on a pilgrimage (Hajj). You know that you are each other’s brothers and are all equal. No one is superior except in devotion to Allah and good works. Guard against committing injustices.

O people, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Understand my words. I leave behind me two things - the QUR'AN and the SUNNAH (the sayings and practices of the prophet (PBUH) during his lifetime). Follow these and you will never go astray. Beware of Satan and safeguard your religion. Pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may they understand my words better than those who listen tme directly.

Be my witness O Allah, that I have conveyed Your Message.