Introduction
The Farewell Sermon (Khutbah Hajjat-ul-Wida) was delivered by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during his final pilgrimage in 10 AH (632 CE). It is a universal message summarizing Islam’s core values — equality, justice, rights, and worship.
Location
- Mount Arafat, Makkah
- In front of over 100,000 Muslims
Key Teachings of the Sermon
✅ Sanctity of Life, Property, and Honor
“No one should violate the life, wealth, and honor of another.”
Islam protects human dignity and forbids injustice.
✅ End of Racism and Tribal Superiority
“No Arab has superiority over non-Arab, nor non-Arab over Arab… except by piety.”
Islam introduced equality 1400 years before modern human rights.
✅ Rights of Women
“Treat women kindly. You have rights over them and they have rights over you.”
Marriage is mercy, not oppression.
✅ Ending Usury (Interest)
All forms of interest were abolished, teaching economic justice.
✅ Brotherhood and Unity
“Every Muslim is a brother to another Muslim.”
Islam promotes unity, peace, and compassion.
✅ Accountability to Allah
Every soul will answer to Allah; everyone is responsible for their deeds.
✅ Follow Qur’an and Sunnah
“If you hold firmly to Qur’an and my Sunnah, you will never go astray.”
Completion of Religion
During this sermon, Allah revealed:
“Today I have completed your religion…” (Qur’an 5:3)
Islam became a complete way of life.
Conclusion
The Last Sermon is the constitution of humanity. It teaches equality, justice, family values, peace, and obedience to Allah. Every Muslim should study and implement it.