Prophet Muhammad's Last Sermon. Great Speech to ALL humankind at ALL times and for ALL generations

The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (p) was delivered in 632 CE at Mount Arafat in Makkah on the occasion of the annual rites of Hajj (the pilgrimage).

Universality of the Speech
The Prophet directed his Speech to all humankind. He used the term O People seven times. In the farewell address, the Prophet did not use the terminology O Muslims or O Believer).
The prophet intention was to address all people regardless their religions, colors or times (his time or any time after him until the day of Judgement). The Prophets message was and still is to every person every where in the world

In Surah Saba in the Quran Allah Says:
We have not sent you but as a universal (Messenger) to mankind, giving them glad tidings, and warning them (against sin), but most understand not. (34:28)

In his address, the Prophet addressed several issues:
• Freedom to all
• Sanctity of life, wealth and property
• Equality of all races
• Justice in front of the law and in front of God
• Womens rights and obligations
• Exploitation and Monopoly
• Rights of others

The religion of Islam is misunderstood in the western world. The Muslims images in the west are stereotyped with terrorism and backwardness.
Interpreting, analyzing and understanding the last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad would correct the misunderstanding and introduce the religion of Islam with its valuable values and principles to the non Muslims. The values mentioned in the last sermon of the Prophet, if applied, would be a public and private policy. A way of life, every one would enjoy and live in peace with each others regardless their different backgrounds, colors or ethnicitys.

The farewell address of Prophet Muhammad was indeed addressed to all humankind at all times and for all generations. It encompasses many aspects of life (general and specific). He laid down the foundation of morality, chastity, modesty, justice, equality, brotherhood, and accountability. He abolished economic exploitation, human enenslavement, paganism, transgression and all systems that contradict with the system of Allah (God).

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http://www.prophetmuhammadleadership.org/textual_analysis_of_the_last_ser.htm

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