it is a
complete code of life. the social, economic, faith, spiritual, political, even
in every aspect the last sermon guide the whole world, not for the Muslims but
also for the non-Muslims too. In hadiths, we can observe that Hazrat Imam Hambul
has given us the longest and most complete version of the sermon.
The last prophet knows that it is his last
communication with the public at large.
As he
says
"O
people, listen to me carefully, we may have not the opportunity to meet again ever,
in such an assembly after today"
He used
precise, concise, and clear words to address the people. The people can learn
many wise elements from the last sermon.
He
stressed, "All those here, who listen to me shall pass my words to others
and all those to others again"
FAITH:
"All
praises is due to (only One) Allah, so we praise Him, and seek His pardon and
we return to Him (without any doubt)"
"Remember
that you will meet your God (With the grace of Allah)"
"Allah
grants life and awards death and is powerful over everything (in this and other
worlds)"
"There
is no god but Allah, the one"
"No
Prophet or Apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born"
BEWARE OF SATAN:
After
the protection of faith, the holy prophet emphasized on be beware of Satan.
"Beware
of him, worship ALLAH"
"Verily, the devil/Satan is disappointed at never being worshipped in this land of
yours, but if obedience in anything, he will be pleased in matters you may be
disposed to think insignificant, so beware of Satan in your matter of religion
(ISLAM)"
OBLIGATIONS:
Islam is
the last and final religion so He said to
"Worship
only Allah, perform prayers, pay zakat, have fast(in the month of Ramadan) and perform
Haj"
HUMAN RIGHTS:
The last
sermon has its worthy importance for human rights that’s why it is also
called the Universal charter of human rights or the universal declaration of human
rights. The respect of human rights is obligatory for every Muslim in light of the teachings of the holy prophet (PBUH).
"Verily
in the sight of Allah, the most honorable amongst you is the one who is god-fearing. Here is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab and non-Arab over
an Arab. Not for the white over the black or the black over the white. Except
in God-consciousness, taqwa (piety) and good action."
"Muslim
Ummah contribute to brotherhood"
"..........and
your slaves see that you feed them with such food as you eat yourselves. And
cloth those as you yourself wear......."
Universal equality prevails and is being addressed in the Last Sermon.
Besides
it, WOMEN RIGHTS are also addressed widely.
He said,
"Behold,
it is not allowed to a woman to give anything to anyone from the wealth of her husband
but only with his consent."
"Treat
the women kindly since they are the help and cannot manage affairs
themselves"
Hazrat
Muhamad (PBUH) said that they have certain rights over men so they should
be treated well.
He
further said
"The
child belongs to the marriage bed and the violator of the wedlock shall be stoned and
Reckoning of their deeds rests with Allah."
ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
"Return
the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners, hurt no one so that no one
may hurt you."
"Allah
has forbidden interest"
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
"All
mankind is the progeny of Adam and Adam was fashioned out of clay."
"O
people, verily your blood, property, and honor are sacred and inviolable until
you appear before your Allah"
"Verily
I have left amongst you that will never lead you astray, the book of Allah (The
Quran), which if you will hold fast, you shall never astray (without any doubt)"
The Last
Messenger lifted his forefinger towards the sky and then pointing towards
people, said
"O Lord:
Bear Thou witness unto it.
O Lord:
Bear Thou witness unto it"
MAY ALLAH GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO FOLLOW HIS PREACHINGS
AND UNDERSTAND THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ISLAM!
AMEEN