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Farewell Pilgrimage
Yusuf Islam
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It was in the seventh century, ten years after the Hijrah. The Prophet
Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was nearing the end of his life on earth
That was the year he performed Hajj, the pilgrimage
The fifth and final pillar of Islam. Under the
Scorching sun on the plains of Arafat, Prophet Muhammad
Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam delivered his final sermon
"O people! Listen to my words carefully, for I know not whether after
This year I shall ever meet you again at this place. O people! Your
Lives and your property are sacrosanct until you meet your Lord, as
Are this holy place, this holy day, and this holy month. Remember
That you will indeed meet your Lord and answer for your deeds, so
Beware! Whoever of you is holding a trust, let him return it to its
Rightful owner. All usury is abolished; your capital, however, is
Yours to keep. Wrong not, and you shall not be wronged. All bloodshed
From the pagan age of ignorance is to be left unavenged. O people!
The devil has lost all hope of ever being worshipped in this land of
Yours. Nevertheless, he will try to mislead you in smaller matters
Beware of him, therefore, for the safety of your religion. Time has
Turned, and it is as it was the day that God created the heavens
And the earth. The number of months is twelve; four of them are holy
In which war and fighting are forbidden. O man! You have your
Rights over your wives, and they have rights over you. It is your
Right that they do not fraternize with anyone of whom you do not
Approve. But if they do, Allah has permitted you to isolate them
Within their homes and chastise them without cruelty. But if they
Abide by your rights, then they have 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. You have taken them
Only as a trust from Allah, and you have their enjoyment only by
His permission. So listen to me in earnest, O people, and reason
Well. I leave behind me two things: the Quran and my example. If
You follow them, you will not go astray. O people! Listen to my
Words. Know that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim, and that
All Muslims constitute one brotherhood. It is only lawful to take
From a brother what he gives you willingly. So wrong not yourselves."
The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam then faced the
Heavens and said, "Be my witness, O Allah, that I have
Conveyed Your message to Your people." It was then that
Some of the final words of the Quran were revealed
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