The Last Sermon

The last sermon of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was delivered on the 9th day of Dhul al Hijjah in the year 632 AC, in the 10th year of the Hijri calendar. It took place at the Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia. Here is an abridged version.

After praising and thanking Allah (SWT), the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

“O People, listen well to my words, for I do not know 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. Treat others justly so that no one would be unjust to you.

“Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. God has forbidden you to take Riba (usuary), therefore all Riba obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity.

“Beware of the devil, 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 over your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under God’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. Treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. It is your right and 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 God (The One Creator of the Universe), perform your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your financial obligation (Zakat) of your wealth. 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, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

“Remember, one day you will appear before God (The Creator) and you will answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

“O People, no prophet or messenger will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand the words which I convey to you. I am leaving you with the Book of God (the Qur’an) and my Sunnah [the practices and habits of the Prophet], if you follow them 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 God, that I have conveyed your message to your people.”

How much do you know about Hajj, the oldest practised pilgrimage? Test your knowledge and find out more in our article Fast Facts About Hajj. We have a whole host of resources for Eid-ul Adha and Qurbani, which you can take advantage of.

At Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, we recognise the significance of your Qurbani and ensure 100% of your donation is spent on performing your sacrifice. We do not make a profit on your order.

Book online today or call +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours and provide us with the names of those on whose behalf the sacrifice will be carried out. Orders will be accepted up to and on the day of Eid ul-Adha.