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23. The delegation of 'Udhrah
This is a tribe of Yemen. Twelve people from this tribe came to Rasulullah
Lucka. in Safar, 9 A.H. They asked him: "What do you invite towards?"
Rasulullah Ucleai replied: "That you worship Allah, who is one and has no
partner, and that you bear testimony that I am the Messenger of Allah to the entire
mankind." The people then inquired about the compulsory acts of Islam and
Rasulullah Uckauf informed them thereof. They then said: "We bear testimony
that there is none worthy of worship beside Allah and that you are certainly
Allah's Messenger. You invited us and we accepted. We are your helpers and
supporters with all our heart. O Messenger of Allah! We go to Syria for our
business. That is where Heraclius is. Has any revelation in this regard been sent to
you?" Rasulullah LEaf replied: "Syria will be conquered soon and Heraclius
will flee." Rasulullah tigateau then prohibited them from going to fortune tellers
and from eating their sacrificial animals. They departed after a few days.
Rasulullah kgdilau gave them some gifts on their departure.
24. The delegation of Baliyy
In Rabi'ul-Awwal 9 A.H. a delegation of Baliyy came to Rasulullah Leaf and
embraced Islam. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said to them:
الحمد لله الذى هداكم للاسلام فكل من مات على غير الاسلام فهو
فى النار
"All praise is due to Allah who guided you towards Islam. Anyone who dies on a
religion other than Islam shall enter the hell fire."
The head of the delegation, Abu ad-Dabib, said: "O Messenger of Allah! I like
entertaining guests. Is there any reward for me in this?" Rasulullah Lexi
replied: "Yes. There is reward in this as well. When you show kindness to anyone,
whether he is rich or poor, it is recorded as a charity in your favour." He asked: "O
Messenger of Allah! What is the limit of entertaining a guest?" Rasulullah
Lakan replied: "Three days. Thereafter it is charity. It is not permitted for a
guest to cause discomfort to the host." These people left after three days. Rasulullah
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25. The delegation of Bani Murrah
After Tabuk, a delegation of 13 members from the Bani Murrah came to Rasulullah
Lucieal in 9 A.H. Haaris ibn 'Auf was the leader of this delegation. They said to
Rasulullah Ucci : "O Messenger of Allah! We are from your people. We are
from the progeny of Lu'ayy ibn Ghaalib." Rasulullah Leaf smiled and
inquired about their land. They replied that there was much destruction because of
the severe drought. He immediately made dua for rain. When they returned to their
land, they learnt that it had rained the very day in which Rasulullah Lai had
made dua for rain. The entire land had become green and lush. When they were
leaving, Rasulullah Leaf gave 10 ounces of silver to each of them and 12
ounces to their leader.
26. The delegation of Khaulaan
In Sha'baan 10 A.H. ten people from the Yemeni tribe of Khaulaan came to
Rasulullah Ucla and said: "O Messenger of Allah! We believe in Allah and in
His Messenger. Allah and His Messenger have been very kind to us. We have
travelled a great distance because of our desire to meet you." Resulullah atgalauf
replied: "This journey of yours has not been in vain. You are rewarded for every
step that you took. The person who comes to visit me in Madinah will be under my
protection on the Day of Resurrection." Rasulullah caf then inquired of
them about their idol, 'Amm Anas. They replied that through the guidance of
Rasulullah Uscat and his teachings, they found a far better alternative, and
that no one besides a few old men and old women bother about it. They added that
on their return, Insha Allah, no traces of it will be left.
Rasulullah Uckauf taught them the compulsory injunctions of Islam and
advised them to fulfil their promises, fulfil their trusts, see to the needs of
neighbours, and to abstain from oppressing anyone. When they were departing, he
gave them 12 ounces of silver. The first thing they did when they returned was that
they destroyed that idol.
27. The delegation of Muhaarib
The people of this tribe were very stern and rough. When Rasulullah La
used to invite the Arab tribes in Makkah during the days of Haj, these people used
to treat him very harshly. Ten members of this tribe came to Rasulullah Leaf
in 10 A.H. and embraced Islam. One of them said to Resulullah Jugate auf: "O
Messenger of Allah! From my friends, there was not anyone who was more severe
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now passed away. I am the only one left. All thanks are due to Allah Ta'ala that he
kept me alive till I brought Imaan in you and testified to your truthfulness."
Rasulullah Ucleai replied: "The heart is in the control of Allah." The person
said: "O Messenger of Allah! Make dua to Allah Ta'ala on my behalf and seek
forgiveness for me that Allah forgives whatever disrespect I had shown to you."
Rasulullah schaf replied: "Embracing Islam wipes out disbelief and all actions
that were done when one was a disbeliever." These people then returned to their
homes.
28. The delegation of Suda'
When Rasulullah Leaf returned from Ji'irraanah in 8 A.H., he sent Muhaajir
ibn Abi Umayyah to San'a', Ziyaad ibn Labid to Hadramaut, and Qays ibn Sa'd ibn
'Ubaadah with 400 riders towards Qanaat. Rasulullah kaf also instructed
Qays to visit the Yemeni area of Suda'. When Ziyaad ibn Haaris Suda'i heard of
this, he came himself and said: "O Messenger of Allah! Call your army back. I
guarantee that my people will embrace Islam." Rasulullah chef summoned
Qays ibn Sa'd back. Ziyaad ibn Haaris came to Rasulullah chef with a
delegation of 15 people. They all embraced Islam and pledged allegiance at his
hands. Rasulullah Eckeauf addressed Ziyaad saying: "O Ziyaad! Your people are
very obedient to you." He replied: "O Messenger of Allah! It is the kindness of
Allah and His Messenger that Allah guided them to Islam." After pledging their
allegiance, these people returned and Islam spread throughout the tribe. One
hundred people from this tribe took part in the Farewell Haj.
29. The delegation of Ghassaan
In Ramadhaan 10 A.H. three people from this tribe came to Rasulullah Lai
and embraced Islam. They said that they were not sure as to whether their people
would follow suit or not. When they were departing, Rasulullah Leaf gave
them gifts and provisions for the journey. Since their people hadn't embraced
Islam, they concealed their beliefs. Two of them passed away. The third person met
Abu 'Ubaydah deals in the battle of Yarmuk and informed him of his Islam. Abu
'Ubaydah deals showed much respect to him.
30. The delegation of Salaamaan
A delegation of seven people from this tribe came to Resulullah togattaauf in
Shawwaal 10 A.H. and embraced Islam. They complained of a drought. Rasulullah
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and provisions and bid them farewell. On reaching their homes, they learnt that it
had rained there on the exact day and time when Rasulullah Leaf had raised
his hands and made dua.
31. The delegation of Bani 'Abas
Three members from this tribe came to Resulullah stargateauf and said: "O
Messenger of Allah! We have heard that Islam without emigration is not accepted.
We have some wealth and cattle on which we survive. If Islam is not accepted
without emigration, can there be any blessing in our wealth and cattle? Should we
sell everything and emigrate to you?" Resulullah katauf replied:
اتقوا الله حيث كنتم فلن يَلِتَكُمُ الله من اعمالكم شيئا
"Fear Allah wherever you may be. Allah will not reduce the rewards of your deeds
in any way."
32. The delegation of Ghaamid
This is a tribe from Yemen. Ten members of this tribe came to Madinah in 10 A.H.
and dismounted in Baqi'. They left a youngster to see to their goods and proceeded
to Rasulullah ct[ .. He asked them: "Who did you leave with your goods?"
They replied: "We left a youngster." Rasulullah Leaf said: "A bag has been
stolen." A person said: "O Messenger of Allah! That bag belonged to me."
Rasulullah ckáf. said: "Don't worry, it has been found." When these people
returned to their goods they learnt that the youngster had fallen asleep. When he
woke up, he realised that one bag was missing. He therefore went out in search for
it. He saw a person sitting at a distance. When he advanced towards him, this
person ran away. On reaching the spot where that man was sitting, he found that
the ground there had been dug up recently. On digging it, he found the bag there.
These people said: "Without doubt, he is the Messenger of Allah." Ubayy ibn Ka'b
deals was instructed to teach them the Qur-aan. When they were leaving, some
injunctions of Islam were written and given to them. As was his habit, Rasulullah
.gave them some gifts صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
33. The delegation of Azd
Seven members from this tribe came to Rasulullah Leaf. He was impressed by
their appearance and mannerisms. He inquired as to who they were. They replied:
"We are believers." Rasulullah caf smiled and said: "There is a proof for
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five of which your envoys asked us to believe in, five of which your envoys asked
us to practise on, and five of which we possess since pre-Islamic times."
Rasulullah Uckaf asked: "What are those which my envoys asked you to
believe in?" They replied: "To believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His
Messengers, and life after death." Rasulullah leaf asked: "What are those
which my envoys asked you to practise on?" They replied: "We should
continuously say that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, we should
establish Salaah, we should pay the zakaah, we should fast in the month of
Ramadhaan, we should perform the Haj if we are able to."
Rasulullah Ucka asked: "What are the five qualities which you have since
pre-Islamic times?" They replied:
الشكر عند الرخاء والصبر عند البلاء والرضا بالقضاء والصدق فى
مواطن اللقاء وترك الشماتة بالاعداء فقال صلى الله عليه وسلم
حکماء علماء کادوا من فقههم ان يكونوا انبياء ثم قال وانا
ازيدكم خمسا فتتم لكم عشرون خصلة ان كنتم كما تقولون فلا
تجمعوا مالا تاكلون ولا تبنوا مالا تسكنون ولا تنافسوا فى شىء انتم
عنه غدا نائلون واتقوا الله الذى اليه ترجعون وعليه تعرضون
وارغبوا فيما عليه تعرضون وارغبوا فيما عليه تقدمون وفيه تخلدون
"(1) To be grateful at times of prosperity. (2) To be patient at times of hardship. (3)
To be pleased with whatever has been destined. (4) To remain steadfast when
meeting the enemy. (5) To abstain from being happy when calamity afflicts the
enemy." Rasulullah Losclăn said: "You are very wise and intelligent people. You
are very close to being Prophets based on your intelligence." Rasulullah ,kčiji
then said: "I will now add five other qualities thereby completing 20. If you are as
you claim, then (1) Do not horde that which you will not eat. (2) Do not build that in
which you will not live. (3) Do not compete in something that you are certain to
leave behind tomorrow. (4) Fear Allah to whom you are going to return and before
whom you will be presented. (5) Desire that in which you are going to live forever,
i.e. the hereafter."
These people went back taking along this advice of Resulullah kaikauf. They
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34. The delegation of Bani al-Muntafiq
This delegation came to Rasulullah Leaf after the Fajr Salaah. Coincidentally,
Rasulullah LEaf had gathered the Sahaabah peaks, and gave them a lengthy
talk in which he explained the resurrection, paradise, hell, etc. to them. When he
completed his talk, these people went up to him, pledged allegiance to him and
returned.
35. The delegation of Nakha'
This was a tribe from Yemen. Two hundred people from this tribe came to
Rasulullah Uckauf in the middle of the month of Muharram, 11 A.H. A person
by the name of Zuraarah ibn 'Amr was also part of this delegation. During this
journey, he saw several dreams which he related to Rasulullah Lyckats who
interpreted it for him. Among these dreams, he saw one in which a fire was
emanating from the ground which came as a barrier between himself and his son.
The fire was calling out:
لظى لظى بصير واعمى اطعمونى اكلكم اهلكم ومالكم
"I am the fire, I am the fire. Give me a person who can see and a blind person to eat.
I will eat you, your family and your wealth."
Rasulullah Uckaf said: "There will be a tribulation wherein people will kill
their leader. The evil ones will consider themselves to be very pious. Killing
believers will be more enjoyable than drinking water. If your son passes away first,
you will witness this tribulation. If you pass away first, your son will witness it."
Zuraarah said: "O Messenger of Allah! Make dua on my behalf that I do not have to
witness this tribulation." Rasulullah tigailaauf made dua in his favour. Zuraarah
passed away after some time and this was followed by the tribulation of the
martyrdom of 'Usmaan deals. Zuraarah's son had joined the ranks of the rebels.
Allah Ta'ala knows best.
Islam is taught in Yemen
In 9 A.H. or 10 A.H. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent Abu Musa Ash'ari ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and
Mu'aaz ibn Jabal deals to the people of Yemen in order to teach them Islam.
However, both were not sent to the same place. Abu Musa deals was sent to the
eastern section of Yemen while Mu'aaz ibn Jabal deals, was sent to the west, i.e. to
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Khalid ibn Waleed's Medkg expedition to Najraan
In Rabi'us-Saani or Jumaadal Ula 10 A.H., Rasulullah cleats sent Khalid ibn
Waleed Meals at the head of an expedition to Najraan and the surrounding areas.
Rasulullah Ucieauf ordered him to invite the people towards Islam for three days
before fighting them. If they embrace Islam within these three days, he must accept
their Islam. If they refuse to embrace Islam, he may fight against them. When
Khaalid &dfg reached Najraan and invited them towards Islam, they all
responded positively. Khaalid Meals began teaching them the basics of Islam. He
sent a letter to Resulullah togattaauf informing him of this news. Rasulullah
should return to Madinah with a رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ sent a reply that Khaalid صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
delegation from the Banu Haaris ibn Ka'b tribe. Khaalid xeals, complied with these
instructions of Rasulullah Uckaf and brought these people to Madinah.
Rasulullah Ucleais hosted them with much honour. When they were departing
in Zul Qa'dah 10 A.H., he appointed Qays ibn Husayn seul as their leader.
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم also appointed 'Amr ibn Hazm ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to teach them the
injunctions and rules of Islam, to collect the taxes, etc. Rasulullah Lcleaf also
gave him the following letter:
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
This is an order from Allah and His Messenger. O you who are believers! Fulfil your
covenants. This is a covenant from Muhammad, the Prophet and Messenger of
Allah for 'Amr ibn Hazm when he sent him to Yemen. He commands him to fear
Allah in all his affairs. Surely Allah is with those who fear and those who do good.
He commands him to hold on to the truth as Allah commanded him. That he
commands the people with good and gives them the glad tidings thereof.
That he teaches the people the Qur-aan and gives them an understanding of it. That
he prohibits the people from touching the Qur-aan without being in a state of
purity. That he informs the people of their rights and their responsibilities. That he
be lenient to them in matters of the truth and strict on them in matters of
oppression. Surely Allah dislikes oppression and prohibited it. Allah says: "Listen!
Allah's curse is on the oppressors." That he should give the people the glad tidings
of Jannah and teach them the deeds that will convey them to Jannah. That he
warns the people of the Jahannam and caution them against deeds that will convey
them to the hell-fire. That he should attract the people towards him so that they
may learn about Islam.
That he teaches the people about Haj, the Sunnah and obligatory acts thereof and
all that Allah ordered concerning it. That he should teach them about the Umrah as
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unless it is a garment whose two ends are thrown over the shoulders. That he
prohibits people from wearing clothes in such a way that their private parts are
exposed to the sky. That he prohibits the people from plaiting their hair by their
neck. That when there is any dispute among people, they should not shout out the
slogans of families, tribes, etc. Rather, they should call to one Allah and to His
commands. If anyone does not call to one Allah, and instead, calls out the slogans of
families and tribes, then he should be put to the sword.
That he commands the people to perform a complete Wudhu: washing their faces,
their hands upto the elbows, and their feet upto the ankles and that they wipe their
heads. This is the procedure as commanded by Allah (in the Qur-aan). That he
orders that Salaah be performed at its correct time, and that they complete the
bowing posture and prostrations properly with humility. That they offer the Fajr
Salaah when it is dark, the Zuhr Salaah after mid-day, the Asr Salaah when the sun
spreads its light on the earth towards sunset, the Maghrib Salaah the moment the
night commences (immediately after sunset) - it should not be delayed to the extent
that stars begin appearing in the sky, and the 'Isha Salaah in the first third of the
night. That when the call to the Jumu'ah Salaah is made, they should hasten to it.
That they should take a bath before going for the Jumu'ah Salaah.
That he takes out from the booty one fifth which is the right of Allah Ta'ala. That
he collects the sadaqah from the produce of the lands belonging to Muslims. One
tenth of the produce should be given as charity from lands that have been irrigated
with rain water and springs. One twentieth of the produce should be given as
charity from lands that have been irrigated with water from wells.
For ten camels, the charity that is due is two sheep. For 20 camels it is four sheep.
For 30 cows it is one cow. For 40 sheep it is one sheep. This is the duty which Allah
Ta'ala made incumbent on the believers with regard to zakaah. Whoever gives
more, it will be better for him.
Whoever embraces Islam after being a Jew or a Christian and he is sincere in his
Islam, then he shall enjoy the same rights and bear the same responsibilities as
other believers. He who remains on his Judaism or Christianity and wishes to live
under the Islamic state will have to pay the jizyah which is one dinar or its value in
clothing. This is applicable to every mature person irrespective of whether the
person is male or female, free person or slave. Whoever pays this shall enjoy the
responsibility of Allah and His Messenger cliff (i.e. his life, wealth and
honour will be protected). Whoever refuses to pay this jizyah is the enemy of Allah,
His Messenger ckxif and of all believers.
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Ali's Medkg expedition towards Yemen
In the month of Ramadhaan 10 A.H., Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم appointed Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه at
the head of 300 men and sent him towards Yemen. Rasulullah Leaf. personally
tied a turban onto his head. This turban had three folds. One end of it which was
an arm's length was made to hang in the front while the other end which was a
span's length was made to hang at the back. Rasulullah tugatan said to him:
"You must move straight ahead, do not be diverted in any direction. On reaching
there, do not attack. You should first invite them towards Islam. If they accept, do
not do anything to them. By Allah, if a single person embraces Islam at your hands,
it will be better for you than this world and whatever it contains." Ali dedulse
departed with 300 men and on reaching Qanaat, he stopped over there. From this
place, he sent small detachments of the Sahaabah Acute in different directions.
The Muslim army first reached the area of Mudhjij and acquired many children,
women, camels and goats. All this booty was gathered at one spot. They then had
to face another group (of disbelievers). Ali Meals invited them to Islam. They
refused and instead, began flinging arrows and rocks onto the Muslims. It was only
then that Ali deals attacked them. Twenty of their people were killed and the
remainder dispersed. After a short pause, Ali Medhe gave chase to them. He invited
them to Islam a second time. They accepted Islam for themselves and on behalf of
their tribe as well. They made a promise that they will pay the zakaah which is the
right of Allah Ta'ala.
Ali deals gathered all the booty, took out one fifth and distributed the balance
among the Mujaahideen. He appointed a person as his deputy in order to lead the
army and hastened towards Makkah before his companions. Ali dealg had
received the information that Rasulullah tackauf had left Madinah in order to
perform the Haj. He therefore left Yemen and went straight to Makkah. He joined
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Hajjatul Wadaa - The Farewell Haj
The help and assistance of Allah Ta'ala came and Makkah was conquered. People
embraced Islam in droves. The power of disbelief and polytheism was broken.
Delegations and tribes from far and wide came to Rasulullah Leaf, repented
from their disbelief and polytheism and testified to the oneness of Allah Ta'ala and
the prophet-hood of Rasulullah chat with sincerity. The responsibilities of
prophet-hood were fulfilled and the injunctions of Islam were taught both verbally
and physically. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to Makkah in 9 A.H. in
order to completely wipe out all traces of jaahiliyyah.
The time now came for Rasulullah chaf to personally perform the Haj so
that the people may know forever how the Haj is to be performed, according to the
method of Ibraaheem ◌ُعَلَيْهِالسَّلَام and Ismaa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام. The rites of Haj, from
beginning to end, entailed the oneness of Allah Ta'ala. They were completely pure
of words denoting polytheism and customs of the days of ignorance (Jaahiliyyah).
Rasulullah Uckaf used to pay particular attention to the talbiyah so that no
traces of polytheism whatsoever would remain. The talbiyah that he used to say
was:
لَتَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَتَيْكَ لَتَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ
وَالْمُلْكِ لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَكَ
"Here I am, O Allah! Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. All praise, bounty
and kingdom belongs to You. You have no partner."
The order that Haj is compulsory was revealed in 9 A.H. In that year, Rasulullah
as the Ameer of the Haj and sent him to رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ appointed Abu Bakr صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Makkah. The Muslims performed the Haj in that year under his leadership. In Zul
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Qa'dah 10 A.H. Rasulullah Ucla made the intention of personally performing
the Haj. An announcement was made in the surrounding areas that Rasulullah
25 left Madinah on صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ is to perform the Haj that year. Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Zul Qa'dah 10 A.H. on a Saturday, between the Zuhr and Asr Salaah. The
Muhaajireen, the Ansaar and numerous other loyal Muslims joined him. It was an
assembly of 90 000 to 114 000 or even more. Rasulullah Llal entered Makkah
on 4 Zul Hijjah on a Sunday.
ورَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا wives, plus his daughter, Faatimah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Nine of Rasulullah's
accompanied him. Various other close associates and servants were with him. Ali
had sent in the month of Ramadhaan to صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ whom Rasulullah, رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
Yemen, met him in Makkah. Rasulullah La fulfilled the different rites of Haj
and delivered a lengthy sermon on the fields of 'Arafaat. He first praised and
glorified Allah Ta'ala. He then said:
The Farewell Sermon
"O people! Listen attentively to what I have to say. It is possible that I will not meet
you next year. O people! Your lives, your honour and your wealth are all sacred to
each other just as this day, this month, and this city are all sacred. All the matters
related to jaahiliyyah are all crushed beneath my feet. All the jahili claims of blood
are forgiven. I first of all forgive the Banu Huzayl for the blood of Rabi'ah ibn
Haaris ibn 'Abdil Muttalib. All the interest and usury of jaahili times is written off.
You may only keep the capital wealth. I first of all write off the usury of 'Abbaas
ibn 'Abdul Muttalib."
Rasulullah Uclea then explained the mutual rights of husband and wife.
"I am leaving behind such a firm thing, that if you hold on to it, you will never
go astray: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of Rasulullah. On the day of
resurrection you will be asked about me. What reply will you give?" The Sahaabah
Acall" replied: "We will testify that you conveyed Allah's message to us, that you
fulfilled the trust of Allah and that you desired the well-being of the ummah."
Rasulullah Ucka pointed his index finger to the sky and said three times:
اللهم اشهد
"O Allah, You be witness to this."
When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم completed his sermon, Bilal ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه called out the
Azaan for the Zuhr Salaah. The Zuhr and Asr Salaah were both offered at one time.
Rasulullah Lucía then remained engaged in the praise, thanks, seeking
forgiveness and remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. While he was busy in this, the
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اَلْيَوْمَ اَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِيْنَكُمْ وَاَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِىْ وَرَضِيْتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِيْمَأْ
"Today have I perfected for you your religion and completed My favour on you, and
I chose Islam as a religion for you." [Surah Maa'idah, verse 3]
On reaching Mina on the 10th of Zul Hijjah, Rasulullah Leaf slaughtered 63
camels, equivalent to his age, with his own hands. Ali Meals, slaughtered a further
37 camels on his behalf. Rasulullah caf delivered a similar sermon to the one
which he delivered in 'Arafaat. He eventually made the farewell Tawaaf. When he
shaved his head in Mina, he distributed his blessed hair among the Sahaabah
Acake so that they may keep it as a source of blessing.
Because he did not get the opportunity of performing the Haj the following
year, and he had alluded to this fact in his sermons in 'Arafaat and Mina, this Haj
is known as the Farewell Haj in the sense that he bade farewell to his ummah. This
Haj is also referred to as Hajatul Islam because it was the first Haj in Islam after it
was made a compulsory duty.
The sermon at Ghadir Khum
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ was returning from the Haj, Buraydah Aslami صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ When Rasulullah
made certain complaints against Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه .Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم delivered a
sermon in Ghadir Khum, a place between Makkah and Madinah. The gist of the
sermon was:
"I am a mortal. It is possible that a messenger from my Sustainer will call me
soon and that I will accept his call." (This was a reference to the fact that his time
to depart from this world had drawn near). He then emphasised the importance of
having love for his family and said with regard to Ali deals: "The person who is
my friend, Ali is also his friend." After hearing this sermon, 'Umar &xh
congratulated Ali Meals and Buraydah Make also no longer harboured any ill-
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ feeling towards Ali
Return to Madinah
After the Farewell Haj, Rasulullah Li returned to Madinah and reached
there towards the end of Zul Hijjah. Within a few days, the 10th year after
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صَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ comes to Rasulullah عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Jibraa'eel
Some days after Rasulullah's La return from the Farewell Haj, Jibraa'eel
ALIcie came in the form of a stranger dressed in pure white clothes. He sat right in
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ with great respect. He asked Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ front of Rasulullah
questions with regard to Imaan, Islam, Ihsaan, the resurrection, the signs of
resurrection, etc. Resulullah Laclau answered all these questions. When he left,
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم asked the Sahaabah رَضَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم to go and see who this person
was. When they went out, they did not see anyone. Resulullah getauf said that
he was Jibraa'eel Liche who had come to teach them about Islam. He added that
prior to today he had always recognized him.
The military expedition of Usaamah ibn Zaid deals
On 26 Safar 11 A.H. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ordered the Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم to prepare
for war against the Romans at Ubna. This was the place where the battle of Mu'tah
had taken place, and in which Usaamah's Meals father, Zaid ibn Haarisah deals,
Ja'far Tayyaar deal, 'Abdullah ibn Rawaahah deaths and others were martyred.
This was the last military expedition and the last army prepared by Rasulullah
as the commander-in-chief of رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ He appointed Usaamah ibn Zaid. صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
this army and ordered many other senior Sahaabah Reaks from among the
Muhaajireen and Ansaar to join. Rasulullah's Leaf illness started on a
Wednesday. The following day, despite being ill, he personally gave a map to
'Usaamah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and said to him:
اغز باسم الله وفى سبيل الله فقاتل من كفر بالله
"Wage Jihaad in the name of Allah and in the cause of Allah, and fight those who
reject Allah."
Usaamah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه gave the map to Buraydah Aslami ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه, gathered the army at
Juruf, and all the senior Sahaabah Acak. from among the Muhaajireen and Ansaar
rushed and gathered there. 'Abbaas Meals and Ali Meals returned to Madinah in
order to tend to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and Umar ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه used to
take permission from Usaamah ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه in order to visit Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .On
Thursday his illness intensified. He was unable to go to the Masjid for the Isha
Salaah. He therefore ordered Abu Bakr Medks, to lead the Salaah in his place. The
army was still gathered at Juruf. This place was about 2 miles from Madinah. When
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم health improved on Sunday and the Sahaabah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم felt
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making preparations when his mother Umme Ayman Gears sent a message that
Rasulullah's Uckaf health had deteriorated badly. Within a short while they
heard the news that he passed away. To Allah we belong and to Him is our return.
Panic spread throughout Madinah and all the Sahaabah dky returned
dejectedly. Buraydah Meals brought the map and placed it on the door to
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم room. When Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه became the caliph, the first
thing that he did was that he despatched the army of Usaamah deals despite
protests from the other Sahaabah Reale. He accompanied the army till Juruf. The
army then continued on its journey and returned victorious after 40 days. Usaamah
deals fought valiantly against anyone who came before him. He also killed the
person who had killed his father, Zaid ibn Haarisah Meals. Before returning, the
houses and orchards of these people were burnt down. When they returned, Abu
Bakr Meals went out of Madinah in order to welcome them. When Usaamah
dedký entered Madinah, he went into the Masjid, offered two Rakaats of Salaah as
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Preparation for the journey to the hereafter
After his return from the Farewell Haj, Rasulullah kauf. began preparations
for his journey to the hereafter. He remained fully engaged in the glorification and
praise of Allah Ta'ala, repenting to Him and seeking His forgiveness. The first
indication of the approach of his death was the revelation of the following Surah:
إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْهُ { وَ رَآَيْتَ النَّاسَ يَدْخُلُوْنَ فِيْ دِيْنِ اللهِ أَفْوَاجَاتٌ فَسَبِّمْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ
وَ اسْتَغْفِرْ ﴾ إِنَّهَ كَانَ تَوَّابًا
"When the help of Allah and victory come, and you see people entering the religion
of Allah in large numbers, then glorify the praises of your Sustainer and seek His
forgiveness, surely He is forgiving."
In other words, when the help and victory which Allah had promised have come,
when the head of disbelief and polytheism has been smashed, when the flag of
Tauheed has been raised, when the truth has vanquished falsehood, when people
have entered the true religion in droves, when the world has received the message
of Allah, and when the religion of Allah has been completed and perfected - then
the purpose behind sending you to this world has been accomplished, and the
responsibility that was given to you has been fulfilled. You should now prepare to
return to Us. The task for which Allah sent you to this world has been completed.
You should now prepare to return to that Being who sent you into this world. This
fleeting world is not for you to remain in. It is more appropriate for a sanctified
soul like you to remain in the company of Mala-ul-a'laa (the highest assembly) and
Ar-rafeequl-a'laa (the highest companion).
Rasulullah Ligatau would therefore recite the following wherever he was -
sitting, walking, going, returning, etc.
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سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِىْ وَتُبْ عَلَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ
التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
"Glory to You O our Sustainer! And praise to You. O Allah! Forgive me and accept
my repentance. Surely You are the one who accepts repentance, the merciful."
At times he would recite:
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ اسْتَغْفِرُ اللّهَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْهِ
"Glory to Allah and praise to Him. I seek forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him
in repentance."
At times he would recite:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ اسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
"Glory to You O Allah, and praise to You. I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You
in repentance."
عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ Jibraa'eel": رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا said to Faatimah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ On one occasion, Rasulullah
used to come to me every Ramadhaan and make one recitation of the Qur-aan with
me. This year he came and made two recitations. I think that my time of departure
has drawn near." Rasulullah Lugarkauf used to remain secluded in the Masjid in
the month of Ramadhaan for 10 days every year. This year, he remained secluded
for 20 days. When the verse: "Today have I perfected your religion for you ... " was
revealed to Rasulullah caf on the occasion of the Farewell Haj, he
understood the importance of it. In his sermon of the Farewell Haj, he therefore
said to the people: "It is possible that I will not meet you next year and I may not be
able to perform the Haj with you again." In his sermon at Ghadir Khum, he said: "I
am a human, and no human has ever lived forever. It is possible that the envoy of
my Sustainer will soon come to take me." On his return from the Farewell Haj, he
went to Jannatul Baqi' (the graveyard of Madinah) and, after a period of eight
years, offered the Janaazah Salaah for those who were martyred at Uhud and made
dua for their well-being. This is what a person normally does when he is bidding
farewell. He then went into the Masjid, climbed the mimbar and delivered a
sermon. He addressed the people saying: "I am going before you so that I may
make the necessary arrangements for you at the Haud-e-Kauthar, etc. Our meeting
place will be at Haud-e-Kauthar. I can see it this very moment from where I am
standing now. I have been given the keys to the treasures of this world. I do not
have this fear that you will collectively fall into polytheism." In other words, I do
not have this fear that the entire ummah will fall into polytheism as was the case
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world, compete with each other to acquire it, fight with each other for it, and
thereby be destroyed."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم falls ill
In one of the last 10 nights of Safar, Rasulullah Lyckats woke up, got his slave
Abu Muhaybah up and said to him: "I have been ordered to seek forgiveness for the
people of Jannatul Baqi'." When Rasulullah caf returned from there, he
suddenly felt ill and complained of a headache and flu.
It was a Wednesday and it was the turn of the mother of the believers,
Maymunah Geals. In this sick condition, he continued going to his other wives
according to the days that were allotted to them. When his condition worsened, he
sought permission from them to spend his time with Aa'ishah Gears. He went to
her room on a Monday. He passed away in her room the following week on a
Monday. Rasulullah caf remained ill for 13-14 days. The last week of his life
was spent under the care of Aa'ishah Geakss.
It is stated in a Hadith that when Jibraa'eel Wick came to Rasulullah
Lycka. with Surah Nasr, he said to him: "O Jibraa'eel! This Surah gives me the
news of my demise." Jibraa'eel plilik said: "The after life is better for you than this
world."
During his illness, Rasulullah Leaf received the information that the
following people had become apostates and were claiming prophet-hood: Aswad
'Ansi, Musaylamah and Tulayhah Asdi. He emphasised on the Sahaabah peaks
the importance of waging Jihaad against them and sent a group of Ansaar to quell
the rebellion of Aswad 'Ansi. The latter was killed about a day before Rasulullah's
.demise صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Aa'ishah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says: "During this illness, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم used to say
that this illness was the effect of the poison that he had consumed at Khaybar."
Another Hadith states that it was his noble habit that whenever he fell ill, he would
recite the following Surahs: Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq, Surah Naas, and then blow
onto himself and pass his hands across his entire body. Aa'ishah Gears says:
"During his final illness, I used to recite these Surahs and blow onto him. However,
I would pass my hands over his body as a source of blessing for me."
Faatimah beaks cries and smiles
During this illness, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم called for Faatimah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا and whispered
something into her ears. She began crying. Resulullah Ligatauf again said
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Rasulullah Uclea. passed away, we asked her about this." She said: "Rasulullah
used to recite the entire Qur-aan once عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ said to me that Jibraa'eel صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
every Ramadhaan, but this year he read it twice to him. He feels that he is going to
pass away this year. I therefore began crying. He then said to me that from his
family, I will be the first to join him. On hearing this, I smiled."
Faatimah Goals passed away six months after the demise of Rasulullah
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Another Hadith states that Resulullah tackauf said to her: "You will be the
leader of all the women in Jannah."
Aa'ishah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says: "When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم returned from Jannatul
Baqi', I had a headache. Because of the pain I was experiencing, I cried out: 'O my
head!' When Rasulullah Leaf heard this, he also cried out: 'O my head! It is
possible that I will pass away in this way."" Aa'ishah Goals, says: "He then said to
me: 'O Aa'ishah! If you pass away before me, of what loss will it be to me? I will
make arrangements for your shroud and burial, I will offer the Janaazah Salaah for
you, and seek forgiveness for you." Aa'ishah "caule replied: "It is as though you
want me to die. If I were to depart from this world, you will bring another wife into
this very house of mine on that very day." What she meant was that he will forget
her and become engrossed with his other wives. On hearing this, Rasulullah
Jagata smiled thinking to himself that she is unaware that he is the one who is
departing from this world and that she will remain alive after his demise.
The incident of Qirtaas
About four days before his demise, when Rasulullah's Leaf illness intensified,
he asked those who were present in the room to bring him paper, pen and ink so
that he may dictate some words of advice after which the Muslims cannot go
astray. On hearing this, those who were present disagreed. 'Umar Meals said to
him: "You are ill, you are experiencing much pain. It is not appropriate for us to
cause you trouble in such a condition. The Book of Allah is with us (which is
sufficient to save us from going astray)." Some Sahaabah Really agreed with
'Umar "caule, while others said that the writing material should be brought and
they said: "Has Rasulullah caf ever said anything foolish or unintelligible
during his illnesses and state of unconsciousness? Ask him; he is the Messenger and
Prophet of Allah Ta'ala. His heart and tongue are protected from error. He is not
like others who begin speaking nonsense when they fall ill." A Hadith states that on
one occasion Resulullah Kaikauf pointed to his tongue and said: "I take an oath
by that being in whose control is my life that nothing but the truth emanates from
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When those who were present began arguing and differing among themselves,
Rasulullah Ucieaf asked them to leave and said to them: "Leave me as I am. I
am in a better condition than what you are calling me towards." Thereafter, despite
the pain that he was suffering, he issued three words of advice to them:
1. The disbelievers should be expelled from the Arabian Peninsula. No disbeliever
should be permitted to live there.
2. Whenever delegations come to meet them, they should present gifts when
bidding farewell to them, as had been his noble practice.
3. Rasulullah Uclaif either did not mention the third advice, or the narrator
forgot it.
Some are of the opinion that the third advice was any of the following: They
should practise on the Qur-aan; they must send the army of Usaamah deals; they
must not turn his grave into a place of worship and prostration; they must be
particular about their Salaah; they must see to the slaves.
It is not known whether the words of advice which he gave orally were the
same as those which he wanted to have written down or whether he had
something else in his mind. Allah Ta'ala knows best.
Aa'ishah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا says that during this illness, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "I
wish to talk to Abu Bakr and his son, Abdur Rahmaan. Send someone to call them
so that I may give them some words of advice, make him (Abu Bakr deals) my
successor so that no one may be able to say anything (against him) and no one may
desire (this leadership once he has been appointed). I have now changed my mind
and decided not to give him these words of advice. I know for a fact that Allah
Ta'ala will not permit anyone else to become the caliph after me. Even the believers
will not accept the caliphate of anyone besides Abu Bakr." Another Hadith has the
following words:
معاذ الله ان يختلف الناس على أبى بكر
"Allah forbid that the people differ with regard to (the caliphate of) Abu Bakr."
It becomes quite clear from these Ahadith that it was Resulullah's gateauf
heartfelt desire that Abu Bakr Meals, should be the caliph after him. However, he
left it in the hands of fate, destiny and the unanimous decision of the ummah to
implement it. Fate and destiny would decide that Abu Bakr deals would be the
caliph and his caliphate will be established by the unanimous decision of the senior
Companions of Rasulullah caf .. All the Muslims will accept his caliphate.
The words of Imaam Bukhaari aldas also indicate that these words show that
. رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ wanted to write down the caliphate of Abu Bakr صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah

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When this incident (of Rasulullah ichaf asking for writing material) took
place and the people began differing and arguing with each other, Rasulullah
Togattai asked them to leave because it was not appropriate to argue in his
presence. The people then left.
When the people left, Rasulullah af rested till the time of Zuhr Salaah.
When he felt a bit better and the intensity of his illness decreased, he asked for
seven containers of water to be poured on his head and said: "Perhaps I will
experience more comfort and I may give some advice to the people." Accordingly,
this water was poured on him and he felt much more comfortable. He then took
support from Abbaas Meals and Ali deals on either side of him and went to the
Masjid. He performed the Zuhr Salaah and then delivered a sermon. This was his
final sermon.
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم final sermon
After completing the Salaah, Resulullah gastau went onto the mimbar, and
after praising and glorifying Allah Ta'ala, he spoke about the martyrs of Uhud. He
asked for forgiveness for them. He then addressed the Muhaajireen saying: "You
will be in the majority while the Ansaar will be in the minority. Look, the Ansaar
gave me refuge. You must be kind to those who are good and righteous among
them and you must overlook those who err among them."
He then said: "O people! Allah has given to a servant of His to choose between
enjoying the bounties of this world or those of the hereafter that are with Allah.
That servant has chosen to enjoy the bounties that are with Allah in the hereafter."
Abu Bakr decks who was the most knowledgeable among the Sahaabah Als
immediately understood that the servant referred to was none other than
Rasulullah Ligakauf. He therefore began crying and said: "O Messenger of Allah!
May my parents be sacrificed for you." Rasulullah caf said: "Wait and
remain firm." He then turned towards the Masjid and asked the people to shut all
the doors of the Masjid and that only one door, that of Abu Bakr deathss, be left
open. He then said: "As regards his life, wealth, companionship and friendship,
Abu Bakr dealg is the one who is kindest to me. There isn't anyone who was
kinder to me than him. I repaid all those who did favours to me, except for Abu
Bakr. The reward for his favours will be given by Allah Ta'ala personally on the
day of resurrection. Were I to make someone apart from Allah Ta'ala my bosom
friend, I would have chosen Abu Bakr. However, he enjoys Islamic brotherhood
and friendship. He surpasses everyone in this regard. There is no one equal to him
in this brotherhood and friendship."
رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ enumerated those merits of Abu Bakr صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ In short, Rasulullah
which were not shared by anyone else. He did this so that these virtues and merits
of his may be well known to the people and there may be no difference with regard