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The virtues in the recitation of certain surahs and ayats.Reciting the Qur’an
Tameem ad-Dari (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, “Whoever recites (in prayer) with a hundred verses in a night, it will be written for him as devout obedience to Allah for the night.”
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The Last Sermon of the Prophet
The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon
him- is known as Khutbatul Wada'. It is mentioned in almost all books
of Hadith. Following Ahadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari refer to the sermon
and quote part of it. See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of
Imam Muslim also refers to this sermon in Hadith number 98. Imam
al-Tirmidhi has mentioned this sermon in Hadith nos. 1628, 2046, 2085.
Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal has given us the longest and perhaps the most
complete version of this sermon in his Masnud, Hadith no. 19774.
This
Khutbah of the Prophet-peace be upon him- was long and it contained
much guidance and instructions on many issues. The Prophet-peace be
upon him- gave this sermon in front of a large gathering of people
during Hajj.
Whosoever heard whatever part
of the sermon reported it and later some scholars put it together. It
is a great khutbah and we should all pay attention to its message and
guidance. Following are the basic points mentioned in this khutbah:
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I
shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to
you very 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 their 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
usury (interest); therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be
waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither
inflict nor suffer any inequity.
Allah has Judged that there
shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas Ibn ‘Abd al
Muttalib (the Prophet's uncle) shall henceforth be waived.
Beware
of Satan for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he
will ever 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 in regard to your women, but
they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as
your wives, only under Allah's trust and with His permission. If they
abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and
clothed in kindness. Do treat you 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 be unchaste.
O People
Listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers
(Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in
Zakat.
Perform Hajj if you can afford to.
All mankind is
from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no
superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white-
except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother
to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood.
Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim, which belongs to a fellow
Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefor, do
injustice to yourselves.
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. People, no prophet or apostle will
come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O
people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me
two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), 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 listened to me directly. Be
my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people."********************************
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