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Farewell Sermon , also known as the Prophet's final sermon, is a famous sermon by Muhammad , the founder of Islam , delivered before his death around 631 . This sermon was a significant historical event in the Muslims life. The hadiths report at least three different versions of the same sermon. One version has the statement: "I leave with you Qur'an and Sunnah." The other version has the statement: "I leave with you Qur'an and Ahl al-bayt" (the family of prophet). The third version has the statement: "I leave for you the Qur'an, you shall uphold it." These differences has theological significance for Sunni and Shi'a Muslims. Sunnis hold themselves as the followers of the sunna (practice) of the prophet Muhammad as related by his companions (the sahaba). Sunnis also maintain that the Islamic community (ummah) as a whole will always be guided. The Shi'ites hold the second version of the sermon as the correct one. According to Shi'a belief, the only legitimate leadership rested in the lineage of Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib . The Shi'ites believed that the rest of the Muslim community committed a grave error by electing Abu Bakr and his two successors as leaders. Muslims who reject the entire hadith as guidance and advocate the Qur'an alone would obviously prefer the third version. Here is a part of the sermon. The full versions can be found on different sites on the web. 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. God 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. God has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn 'Abd'al Muttalib (Muhammad'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 with regard to 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. 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 be unchaste. O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God, 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 black nor a black has any superiority over 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 and answer 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 Qur'an and my example, the Sunnah [or Ahl al-bayt? or Qur'an only?] 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, O God, that I have conveyed your message to your people."1
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( 632 CE), at the end of his final pilgrimage .The Farewell Sermon is mentioned in almost all books of Hadith.Sahih Al-Bukhari refers to the sermon and quotes part of it.Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal has given the longest and perhaps the most complete version of this sermon in his Musnad .Ahmad al-Tabarsi and Sayyid ibn Tawus mention the Shia versions of the sermon, which are narrated through Muhammad al-Baqir .
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Muhammad al-Bukhari refers to the sermon and quotes part of it in his Sahih al-Bukhari .Part of it is also present in Sahih Muslim and Sunan Abu Dawood .Various versions of the sermon have been published, including several English translations.
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Muhammad's final sermon Life Mecca Hijrah First Islamic state After Conquest of Mecca Farewell Pilgrimage ( Farewell Sermon ) Hadith Milestones and records Career Military Diplomatic Miracles Quran ( First revelation ) Isra and Mi'raj Splitting of the Moon Views and Perspectives Views Jews Christians Perspectives Islam Bible Judaism Medieval Christian Historicity Criticism Succession Saqifah Ghadir Khumm Companions of Muhammad Hadith of the pen and paper Ahl al-Bayt Praise Salawat Naat Mawlid Related Mohammedan Mahound Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Possessions Relics Seal History of Islam Islam portal Biography portal v t e The Farewell Sermon ( , Khuṭbatu l-Wadāʿ ), also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or the Last Sermon , is a religious speech, believed by Muslims to have been delivered by the Islamic prophet Muhammad on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah , 10 AH (6 March 632 ) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat , during the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj . Muhammad al-Bukhari refers to the sermon and quotes part of it in his Sahih al-Bukhari . Part of it is also present in Sahih Muslim and Sunan Abu Dawood . Verse 5:3 , "Today I have perfected for you your religion ...", is believed to have been recited during the address as the capstone verse of the Quran . Various versions of the sermon have been published, including several English translations. The sermon consists of a series of general exhortations for Muslims to follow the teachings that Muhammad had set forth in the Quran and sunnah .Muhammad, A very short introduction .
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Muhammad's final sermon ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Not to be confused with Jesus's Farewell Discourse . Life Mecca Hijrah First Islamic state After Conquest of Mecca Farewell Pilgrimage ( Farewell Sermon ) Hadith Milestones and records Career Military Diplomatic Miracles Quran ( First revelation ) Isra and Mi'raj Splitting of the Moon Views and Perspectives Views Jews Christians Perspectives Islam Bible Judaism Medieval Christian Historicity Criticism Succession Saqifah Ghadir Khumm Companions of Muhammad Hadith of the pen and paper Ahl al-Bayt Praise Salawat Naat Mawlid Related Mohammedan Mahound Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Possessions Relics Seal History of Islam Islam portal Biography portal v t e The Farewell Sermon ( , Khuṭbatu l-Widāʿ ) also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or the Last Sermon , is a religious speech, delivered by the Islamic prophet Muhammad on Friday the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah , 10 AH (6 March 632 ) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat , during the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj . Muhammad al-Bukhari refers to the sermon and quotes part of it in his Sahih al-Bukhari . Part of it is also present in Sahih Muslim and Sunan Abu Dawood . Verse 5:3 , "Today I have perfected for you your religion ...", is believed to have been recited during the address as the capstone verse of the Quran . Various versions of the sermon have been published, including several English translations. The sermon consists of a series of general exhortations for Muslims to follow the teachings that Muhammad had set forth in the Quran and sunnah . Life of the Messenger of God" . Muhammad, A very short introduction .
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Muhammad's final sermon Not to be confused with Jesus's Farewell Discourse . ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Persian miniature of Muhammad holding the Farewell Sermon The Farewell Sermon ( Arabic : خطبة الوداع , Khuṭbatu l-Widāʿ ) also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or the Last Sermon , is a religious speech, delivered by the Islamic prophet Muhammad on Friday the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah , 10 AH (6 March 632 ) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat , during the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj . Muhammad al-Bukhari refers to the sermon and quotes part of it in his Sahih al-Bukhari . Part of it is also present in Sahih Muslim and Sunan Abu Dawood . Verse 5:3 , "Today I have perfected for you your religion," is believed to have been recited during the address as the capstone verse of the Quran . Various versions of the sermon have been published, including several English translations. The sermon consists of a series of general exhortations for Muslims to follow the teachings that Allah had set forth in the Quran and Muhammad in his Sunnah . Life of the Messenger of God" . Muhammad, A very short introduction .
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