Selamat Hari…
Assalamualaikum and Hi!
Since February I’ve been wanting to write an article about birthday.
Firstly, February is when the circulation of birthday of my family begins. It begins with my youngest bros’ birthday which is on 26th Feb. Then, 8th March is my youngest sis’s. Happy Burf-Day… or should it be Happy Burp-Day! Burp Burp… followed by Angah’s in April, Abah’s in May and Mama in June, Along’s in September and Mine…the last one.
Hadiah? Kakak bg kasih sayang yang tak terhingga.
And exciting enough that I’ve been waiting for Maulidur Rasul too, on 12 Rabiul Awwal, which happens to be around the two youngest sibling’s birthday this year. And made plan to celebrate it in IIU…Tukar suasana sket.
Last two weeks, while I was reading a book which I newly bought, I came across the Last Khutbah of the Prophet p.b.u.h. (Khutbatul Wada’ or The Last Sermon, The Farewell Sermon or Khutbah Terakhir). The one I read was in Malay but I guess it would be nice if I could find an English version and below is the sermon.
Together we read, together we remind ourselves ya? =)
O people
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these 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. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity.
Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all interest due to Abbas Ibn ‘Abd al Muttalib (the Prophet’s uncle) shall henceforth be waived.
Beware of Satan for the 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 in regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives, only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat you 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 anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.
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.
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 a black has any superiority over a white- except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim, which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefor, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), 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 listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people.”
Sedih kan? =(
He left us with messages. Lots and lots of messages and reminders. Yet, we are too blind and deaf.
On 12 Rabiul Awwal too the Prophet breathes his last. When Umar got to know the news, he was stunned and almost lost conscious. Whereas Abu Bakar, he stepped forward trying to comfort Umar and delivered a speech to the public where he said:
“ And now, to he who worships Muhammad s.a.w (he should know that) Muhammad s.a.w is dead. But he who worships Allah, He is Ever Living and He never dies. Allah says:
‘Muhammad s.a.w is no more than a Messenger, and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you then turn on your heels (as disbelievers)? And he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah, and Allah will give reward to those who are greatful.’” (Quran 3:144)
May we be among the believers who never turn our heels.
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