As the prophet Muhammad (SAW) was
getting older, he knew that what he had accomplished so far, was for a certain
goal or purpose. He knew that his
purpose in this life was to convey Allah (SWT) message to the people. Through the many trials and tribulations that
came upon him, he persevered. In the
prophets last sermon you can see simple standards, simple actions that we can
use in our everyday life. Not harming
others so we won’t be harmed, not making other people feel inferior. He is our role model, he is our beloved, and
he is our standard that we should try to compare ourselves to. In the Quran it states: An’am-6:48. Wama nursilu
almursaleena illa mubashshireena wamunthireena faman amana
wa aslaha fala khawfun 3alayhim wala hum yahzanoona.
We do not send the messengers except as
deliverers of good news, as well as warners. Those who believe and reform have nothing
to fear, nor will they grieve.
If
you look at the people that surrounded him, his wives and the sahabah (may
Allah be pleased with all of them), you will notice that they were regular
human beings just like you and I. They
can serve as our models as well. These
are people who would die to protect the Prophet (SAW). These are those who would comfort the Prophet
(SAW). These are people who would learn
from him. These are the people who are
looked up to for simply being in the same generation as our Prophet (SAW). The character of the sahaba was such that
upon hearing that true imaan can only be achieved through loving the Messenger
(SAW) more than everything except Allah (SWT), including ones self, Umar ®
quickly complied with that commandment.
The sahaba wasted no time when it came down to doing what was pleasing
to Allah (SWT) and the Prophet (PBUH).
The great sahabah that we are talking about, are the people who would be
concerned of their status in the Eyes of Allah (SWT). We need to take a lesson from the past, and
we need to be educated on those who are great influences to society – Muslim
and Non Muslim. People with great moral
character should be looked up to.
Whether it means to learn world history, or learn about past presidents,
we should have an idea of what goes on around us. Once in a while we should try picking up a
newspaper and read what they say about Islam, about the economy, and about
issues concerning us, the American public.
If we can’t do that, we can at least subscribe through online to get
emails sent to us. It is very important
that we know what goes on around us.
I ask that Allah (SWT) guide us to the
straight path and keep us away from that which is forbidden.
(This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah
10 A.H in the
"O
People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I
shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you
carefully and TAKE THIS 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...
Beware
of Satan, for your 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 with regard to your women, but
they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs
the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your 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 any one of whom you do not approve, as
well as never to commit adultery.
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. You know that every Muslim is the brother of another
Muslim. YOU ARE ALL EQUAL. NOBODY HAS SUPERIORITY OVER OTHER EXCEPT BY PIETY
AND GOOD ACTION. (example of surah asr)
1. By Al-'Asr (the time).
2. Verily! Man is in loss,
3. Except those who believe (in Islamic
Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth
(i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al-Ma'rûf)which Allah has ordained,
and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds (Al-Munkar)which Allah
has forbidden), and recommend one another to patience (for the sufferings,
harms, and injuries which one may encounter in Allah’s Cause during preaching
His religion of Islamic Monotheism or Jihad, etc.).
Remember,
one day you will appear before ALLAH and answer for your deeds. So beware, do
not astray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
O
People, NO PROPHET OR APOSTLE WILL COME AFTER ME AND NO NEW FAITH WILL BE BORN.
Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to
you. I leave behind me two things, the QUR'AN and my example, the SUNNAH 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 listen to me
direcly. BE MY WITNESS O ALLAH THAT I HAVE CONVEYED YOUR MESSAGE TO YOUR
PEOPLE."
A few weeks after giving this talk,
the prophet SAW passed away, in this month that we are in now, Safar.
In an era where
everyone was at war with each other, the Prophet offered them Islam. He offered them peace. He SAW established a state in which the mind
was one with the body, where traders were friends with their business partners,
where women were looked at with respect, he adopted a law in which justice was
a norm, for all, Muslim and non Muslim, Arab and non Arab, white and black, a
way of life where he practiced what he preached.
Ash had duan la
ilaaha illalah, wa ash had duan na Muhammad ar rasool allah. I bear witness
that Allah is my God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God
Oh Allah, Please help us embody the
actions of our Prophet SAW
Oh Allah, please help all the people
around the world, those who are struggling, those in pain, those who have lost
there families.
Oh Allah, we turn to you as you are the
All Wise. We beg of you forgiveness and mercy as you are the Ever Merciful.
Oh Allah, help us become better sons
and better daughters.
Oh Allah, please accept our du'as for
this life and the hereafter.
Oh Allah, increase our knowledge, and
help us to do well in school.
Oh Allah, please forgive our parents,
please forgive us if we've wronged them, or our friends or loved ones.
Oh Allah, we thank you for our every
day and every night, and we pray that you bring us back to our basics.
Oh Allah, please help the victims of
Hurricane Katrina, and let the families be re-united.
Oh Allah, help our brothers and sisters
in Africa, the orphans, the widows, the youth, the future of Africa, let it
prosper as it had in the past. Let the knowledge flow back into the lands of
Oh Allah, we want people all around the
world to see the beauty of Islam. Oh Allah, please let the world know
that we are good people, and that we care for our brothers and sisters in
humanity.
Oh Allah, we turn to You and only You.
Guide us to the strait path, the path of those who you will give The Book to in
their Right Hands on the Day of Judgment
Oh Allah, please help us here at school
on campus, in our classes and in our MSA so we can work together, hand in hand,
towards what is right, wherever it may be, Oh Allah, guide us to the Truth, as
you are the All-Knower.
Oh Allah, please help us all get along,
do not let us divide in our friendships, and please keep our Imaan high at all
times.
Oh Allah,
you are the most Kind, the Great, and the All Supreme. Ya Raheem, Ya Ghafur, Ya Allah, Ya Rasul. Send salaam and dua
to our beloved Prophet and his generation. May Allah SWT make us stronger
and more steadfast in our prayers. May He provide us with all that we
need, may He provide those around the world with food, clothing, electricity
and other things we take for granted. I ask that He showers his Mercy
upon His creations, and forgives us from our sins.
Allhahumma
Fi Man Hadayth, wa affina fi man tawallayt,
wa baraklana fee ma a’tayt. Allahumma mansur islaam wal
muslimeena fi shishaan, wa fi
kashmir, wa fi iraq, wa
filastine, wa fi afghanistan, wa fi hind, wa
fi bakistaan, wa fi sudan,
wa fil amrika,
wa kulli makaan ya rab
al alameen. Ya Allah (x3), Ya Karim, Ya Ghaffar, Ya Raheem, Ya Malik, Ya Raheem Ya Malik, Ya Raheem Ya Karim, ya Allah (x3). Allahummagh fir-lee warr hamnee wah-dini
warr zuq-ni. O Allah,
forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me aright and grant me sustenance. Allahumma In-nee
a-toobu ilayka minha la ar-ji-u
ilayhaa abada. O Allah, I repent before You for
all my sins and I promise never to return to the same (again). Surely
with every hardship there is relief. O Allah!! Behold I ask You
for the good through Your Knowledge, and for ability through Your Power, and
beg (Your favour) out of Your infinite Bounty.
For surely You
have Power; We have none. You know all; We know not. You are the Great
Knower of all things. O Allah! If in Your Knowledge there are matters
good for our faith (Deen), for our livelihood, and for
the consequences of our affairs, then ordain it for us, and make it easy for
us, and bless us therein. But if in Your Knowledge, this matter be bad
for our faith (Deen) for our livelihood, and for the
consequences of our affairs, then turn it away from us, and turn us away there from, and ordain for us the good wherever it be, and cause us to be pleased
therewith. Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as
You did lay upon those before us. Ameen Ya Rab Al Alameen. Ya Allah please give us the strength
we need to proceed in order to succeed as you are the All Provider. Our
Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear, grant us
forgiveness and have mercy on us. You are our Protector. Help us against those
who deny the truth. Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate from the truth
after You have guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Your grace. Verily You
are the Giver of bounties without measure. Our Lord! In You we have
placed our trust, and to You do we turn in repentance, for unto You is the end
of all journeys. Our Lord! Perfect our light for us and forgive us our
sins, for verily You have power over all things. To Him we belong and to
Him we return.
Ameen, wa Aqeema
Salaat.