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The Prophet’s (SAW) Last Sermon
The Islamic Bulletin 4 of 4
"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you
again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you 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 your 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 right 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 to commit
adultery.
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. You know that every
Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. 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 (taqwa) 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 for your deeds. So beware, do not astray 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 oh Allah that I have
conveyed your message to your people."
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