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"O
People, lend me an attentive ear, 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
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 the 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 ursury (interest),
therefore all interest obligations shall henceforth be
waived. Beware of satan, for the safety of your religion.
He has lost all hopes that he will 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
regards to your women, but they also have rights over
you. If they abide by your right then to them belong 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 anyone of whom you do not approve,
as well as never to commit adultery.
O people, listen to me in ernest, worship ALLAH, say your
five daily prayers (Solah), fast in the month of
Ramadhan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if
you can afford to. You know that every Muslim is the
brother of another Muslim. You are all equal. Nobody has
the superiority over another except by piety and good
actions.
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 these words which I convey to you. I leave
behind me 2 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 than those who listen to me
directly.
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