The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as
Khutbatul Wada'. It is mentioned in almost all books of Hadith.
Following Ahadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari refer to the sermon and quote part
of it. See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of Imam Muslim
also refers to this sermon in Hadith number 98. Imam al-Tirmidhi has
mentioned this sermon in Hadith nos. 1628, 2046, 2085. Imam Ahmed bin
Hanbal has given us the longest and perhaps the most complete version of
this sermon in his Masnud, Hadith no. 19774.
This Khutbah of the Prophet-peace be upon him- was long and it
contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. The
Prophet-peace be upon him- gave this sermon in front of a large
gathering of people during Hajj.
Whosoever heard whatever part of the sermon reported it and later
some scholars put it together. It is a great khutbah and we should all
pay attention to its message and guidance. Following are the basic
points mentioned in this khutbah:
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I
shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor 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
interest due to Abbas Ibn ‘Abd al Muttalib (the 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 in 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 you 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 anyone 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 a black, nor a black has any superiority over a
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 therefor, do
injustice to yourselves.
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your
deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am
gone. 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 the
Sunnah (Hadith), 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 listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have
conveyed your message to your people."
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