Prophet Muhammad’s (s.a.w.) final sermon was delivered on 9 Dhul-Hijjah 10 AH in the valley of Mount `Arafat, during his final Hajj. Amongst the things he said was; - Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners.
- Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.
- Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligations shall henceforth be waived.
- It is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women but they also have rights over you.
- Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers.
- Worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadhan, 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 does a black have any superiority over a white - except by piety and good action.
The full sermon can be found here;
http://www.thefinalsermon.com/
http://www.islamonline.net/english/In_Depth/mohamed/1424/kharitah/article02.shtml
So, we should not steal or engage in usurious activities. We must treat women as equals and with respect. No one is superior to another, superiority is measured by piety. When in doubt, refer to the Quran and Sunnah.
"Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.
ReplyDeleteIt is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women but they also have rights over you.
Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers."
....this world will be a better place if men who abuse their wives (be it physically or emotionally) remember and reflect on this sermon...
i love this
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