During the tenth year of Hijjah, the Prophet left to perform the annual pilgrimage along with thousands of followers led by Abu Bakr. On ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Prophet mounted his camel and delivered his historical sermon at the Mount of Mercy. In order to address the people at a distance, one of the Prophet’s companion repeated his exact words in a loud voice. This was the last sermon delivered by the Holy Prophet during the only pilgrimage he performed. For this reason, the speech that he gave is known as Khutba-e-hajjatul-Wida.
The Last Sermon of the Holy Prophet contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. It also contains a sublime message for all the humans. The world has not possessed the capacity to set down better standards of morals and …show more content…
According to the Islamic teachings and Muslim scholars point of view the Last sermon of the Holy Prophet is a complete code of human rights forever.
In the farewell address, the language that the Prophet used set unlimited boundaries to the text. Prophet’s message was not only address to a specific group of people (Muslims) of a specific time but for all mankind and for all generations. Therefore Prophet Muhammad used the phrase “O People” but not “O Muslims” or “O Believers”. In order to forward his message, he asked the people who were present at the sermon to deliver his words to others.
Islam as a religion is wrongly interpreted in the western world as Muslims are mostly seen to be related with terrorism. If understood correctly, the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad would adjust the misconception and present the religion with its qualities and standards to non-Muslims. Following the values mentioned by the Prophet can result in a peaceful way of life that everyone will love regardless of different backgrounds and
The Last Sermon of the Holy Prophet contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. It also contains a sublime message for all the humans. The world has not possessed the capacity to set down better standards of morals and …show more content…
According to the Islamic teachings and Muslim scholars point of view the Last sermon of the Holy Prophet is a complete code of human rights forever.
In the farewell address, the language that the Prophet used set unlimited boundaries to the text. Prophet’s message was not only address to a specific group of people (Muslims) of a specific time but for all mankind and for all generations. Therefore Prophet Muhammad used the phrase “O People” but not “O Muslims” or “O Believers”. In order to forward his message, he asked the people who were present at the sermon to deliver his words to others.
Islam as a religion is wrongly interpreted in the western world as Muslims are mostly seen to be related with terrorism. If understood correctly, the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad would adjust the misconception and present the religion with its qualities and standards to non-Muslims. Following the values mentioned by the Prophet can result in a peaceful way of life that everyone will love regardless of different backgrounds and