Translated Meanings In the English Language
This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat
"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, and 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. You are all equal.
Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action.
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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