The Last Sermon of the Prophet (pbuh)
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Topic: The Last Sermon of the Prophet (pbuh)
Posted By: mariyah
Subject: The Last Sermon of the Prophet (pbuh)
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 4:28pm
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Assalaamu Alaikum: This is the copy of the Last Sermon of the Prophet: It is found at http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/lastserm.HTM - http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/lastserm.HTM My questions to my brothers and sisters is this, how does this sermon apply to our lives today as Muslims? Do we need to work on our values? Please, no disrespect to our Prophet (pbuh) just how this sermon can improve us as individuals.
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". ------------- "Every good deed is charity whether you come to your brother's assistance or just greet him with a smile. |
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Posted By: ak_m_f
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 5:06pm
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I should print this out & stick it on my fridge.
Thank you! for posting this! 
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Posted By: mariyah
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 5:12pm
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Thank you and you are welcome Brother, please direct our more angry brethren this way! ------------- "Every good deed is charity whether you come to your brother's assistance or just greet him with a smile. |
Posted By: Mishmish
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 6:25pm
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Assalamu Alaikum: Reading this always makes me cry. How doesn't it apply to us today? I think in so many ways we are lost. ------------- It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (The Little Prince) |
Posted By: mariyah
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 6:35pm
Wa alaikum asalamu: Sister Mish, you are so right! I think of it as the Muslim Desiterata! Simply beautiful! ------------- "Every good deed is charity whether you come to your brother's assistance or just greet him with a smile. |
Mishmish wrote:Posted By: Mishmish
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 7:21pm
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Assalamu Alaikum; I used to know the Desiderada by heart. I just remember a little now: "You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not, it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should... " I think.... It's been a looooooooooong time.
------------- It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (The Little Prince) |
Posted By: mariyah
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 8:00pm
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Asalaamu alaikumL: This is for you sister Mish
and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchanment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to sheild you in sudden misfortune. But donnot distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a creation of God, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ------------- "Every good deed is charity whether you come to your brother's assistance or just greet him with a smile. |
Posted By: Mishmish
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 8:17pm
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Assalamu Alaikum: I wasn't too far off of the bit I did remember.... Jazak Allah Kheir Sister. ------------- It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (The Little Prince) |