The Final Sermon of The Prophet (SAW)
The Final Sermon of The Prophet (SAW)
The Final Sermon of The Prophet (SAW)
After praising, and thanking God, the Prophet, may God send His praises upon him
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.
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, listen to me in earnest, worship God, perform your five daily prayers, fast
during the month of Ramadan, and offer Zakat. Perform Hajj if you have the means.
All mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor
does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; white has no superiority over
black, nor does a black have any superiority over white; [none have superiority over
another] 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.
Remember, one day you will appear before God and answer for 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 it may be that the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to
me directly.
Be my witness, O God, that I have conveyed your message to your people.” Thus the
beloved Prophet completed his Final Sermon, and upon it, near the summit of Arafat,
the revelation came down: “…This day have I perfected your religion for you,
completed My Grace upon you, and have chosen Islam for you as your
Note: Certain parts of the sermon have been omitted to focus on the lessons more
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