The way to guide mankind for all eternity was now completed. The Prophet could feel that his days were coming to an end.
The Prophet delivered his speech sitting on his camel and devoted followers listened intently to every word of it.
Praising and thanking Allah, the Prophet said:
“O people! Listen to my words carefully, for I know not whether I would meet you again on such an occasion.
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. Remember that you will indeed appear before Allah and be questioned for your actions.
Return the things kept with you as a trust (Amanah) to their rightful owners. All dues of interest shall stand cancelled and you will have only your capital back; Allah has forbidden interest, and I cancel the dues of interest payable to my uncle “Abd al-Muttalib.”
O people! Your wives have a certain right over you and you have certain rights over them. Treat them well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers.
Beware of Satan, he is desperate to divert you from the worship of Allah, so beware of him in matters of your religion.
O people! Listen carefully! All the believers are brothers. You are not allowed to take the things belonging to another Muslim unless he gives it to you willingly.
O people! None is higher than the other unless lies is higher in obedience to Allah. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab except in piety.
O people! Reflect on my words. I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and my example, and if you follow these, you will not fail.
Listen to me carefully Worship Allah and perform Salah, observe Sawm in the month of Ramadan and pay Zakah.
O people! Be mindful of those who work people under you. Feed and clothe them as you feed and clothe yourselves.
O people! No prophet or messenger will come after me and no new Faith will emerge.
All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others, and those to others again.
Have I conveyed the message of Allah to you, o people? “asked the Prophet facing towards the heavens. The audience answered in one voice “Yes, you have; Allah is the witness.”
As the Prophet finished, the following revelation came to him:
“... Today I have perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as the true way of your life.” (Maide 5: 3).
What is the meaning of sad news?
Back in Madinah, the Prophet was taken ill. His health deteriorated and illness became serious. He was unable to lead Salah. So, he asked Abu Bakr, his closest friend, to lead Salah for him.
During the last days of illness, He had terrible headaches. The disease eventually took the life of the Prophet the most illustrious personality in the history of mankind.
It was heart-breaking news for the Muslims. At first, they could not believe it. Omar, one of the well-known companions of the Prophet became so furious about the news that he threatened to kill anyone who said Muhammad (pbuh) was dead. It was the depth of his love and attachment to the Prophet that made him behave this way.
What did Abu Bakr say to the crowd waiting outside the Mosque after his death?
The Prophet was a man, he was mortal. He died however painful and upsetting the news was for the Muslims. They had to believe it.
Abu Bakr, pale and saddened with grief went in and kissed the prophet’s forehead. He came out weeping to the waiting crowd outside the mosque. He heard what Omar had said. He addressed the crowd with tears in his eyes but a firm voice: “Surely he who worshipped Muhammad (pbuh) should know that Muhammad (pbuh) is dead. But he who worshipped Allah should know that Allah is alive and never dies. Abu Bakr then recited the verse of the Qur’an:
“Muhammad is but a messenger and messengers have passed away before him. Will it be that when he dies or is slain you will turn back on your heels? He who turns back does no harm to Allah and Allah will reward the thankful.” (Âl-i İmrân 3: 144)
These words of Abu Bakr brought the Muslims back to face hard reality and instilled in them confidence and hope, for Allah was there to help them and the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet were there to guide them.
When was the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) breathed his last?
Muhammad (pbuh), Allah’s last Messenger on Earth and supreme example for mankind, breathed his last on 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 11 AH (8th) June, 632 (CE), at the age of sixty three. And he was buried on the night of 13th Rabi’ul-Awwal of the 11th Hijrah.
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