In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This sermon was delivered on the
ninth day of Dhul Hijah, 10 A.H. (632 A.D.) in the valley of Mount Arafat . The contents of the
message were collected from different narrations, and there are other parts to it that are not
mentioned here. This sermon still needs the authenticity of all of its parts to be checked.Neverthless, I'd like to share it with anyone who is interested.
"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 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 interest,
therefore, all interest obligations shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to
keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity. Allah has judged that there shall be no interest
and that all interest due to Abbas bin Abdul‐Muttalib (the prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be
waived.
Every right arising out of homicide in pre‐Islamic days is henceforth waived and the first such
right I waive is that arising from the murder of Rabiyah bin Al‐Harith (relative of the prophet).
O Men, the unbelievers indulge in tampering with the calendar in order to make permissible
that which Allah forbade, and to forbid that which Allah had made permissible. With Allah the
months are twelve; four of them are holy; three of these are successive and one occurs singly
between the months of Jumadah and Shaaban. 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 right with regard to your women, but they also have
rights 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 commit adultery.
O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during the
month of Ramadhan, 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 white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is the
brother of another Muslim, and that 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 your selves.
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.
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 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 that those who listen to me directly. Be my
witness O Allah, that I have conveyed Your message to Your people."
Alahumma infa`ni bima `allamtani wa `allamni ma yanfa`uni!
OH ALLAH! Make useful for me what You taught me
and teach me knowledge that will be useful to me! (Aameen)
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