The Prophet Muhammad delivered his farewell sermon over 100,000 Muslims in Mecca. In this final address, he encouraged Muslims to embrace racial equality, treat women with respect by recognizing their rights, and remain steadfast in their Islamic faith and duties which include praying five times a day, fasting during Ramadan, giving zakat (charity), and performing the Hajj pilgrimage if possible. He told the gathered Muslims that no other prophets or new religions would come after him, and instructed them to follow the teachings of the Quran and his example (the Sunnah) to avoid going astray after his passing.

1. Farewell Sermon
Social Studies for 10th EGB
Teacher: Mauricio Torres

2. Background
▪ A decade after the migration to
Medina, the Prophet Muhammad
returned to Mecca for a final
pilgrimage. Over a hundred thousand
Muslims gathered on the Plain of
Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage to
hear him speak.
▪ Those gathered may not have realized
that this would be his final address, as
he passed away just a few weeks later.
In this sermon, he encouraged Muslims
to embrace racial equality, to treat
women well, and to remain steadfast in
faith.

3. Contents
▪ Respect for others and Final
Judgement
▪ Women
▪ Muslim Duties
▪ The Last Prophet

4. Respect for others and Final Judgement
▪ “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. ”
▪ What I the main issue here?
▪ Why do you think Muhammad need to tell this to his
followers?
▪ Is this message alike someone else’s you may know
of?

5. Women
▪ “Oh, people! It is true that you have certain rights with regard
to 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
your women well and be kind to them, for they are your
partners and committed helpers”.
▪ Why is Muhammad telling his followers that women also have
rights over men?
▪ What kind of treatment is Muhammad expecting men to give to
their women?
▪ Are all Muslims following this advice?

6. Muslim Duties
▪ “Oh, people! Listen to me in earnest!
Worship Allah, say your five daily
prayers, fast during the month of
Ramadan, and give your wealth in
Zakat (charity). Perform Hajj if you can
afford to. Remember, one day you will
appear before Allah and answer your
deeds. So beware, do not stray from
the path of righteousness after I am
gone”.
▪ What is he instructing his followers to do?
▪ Why is this important?

7. The Last Prophet
▪ “Oh, people! No prophet or apostle will come after
me, and no new faith will be born. Reason well,
therefore, oh people, and understand the words
which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things,
the Quran and my example, the Sunnah. If you
follow these you will never go astray”.
▪ Why is he telling them to follow the Qur’an and Sunnah?
▪ What does he mean when he says there will be no more
prophets or apostles after him?

8. Ask Yourself
▪ Recall:
▪ What is the Zakat?
▪ Where did Muhammad give his last sermon?
▪ Interpret:
▪ What is the importance of the Farewell Sermon?
▪ Relate:
▪ Is the mainstream image of the way Muslims treat women in tune with what
Muhammad taught?
▪ Describe:
▪ How is the relationship among people supposed to be according to
Muhammad?

9. Compare and Contrast
Are the ideas of Muhammad’s
Farewell Sermon in conflict or in
tune with Catholic ideas?

10. Compare and Contrast
Farewell Sermon topics
▪ Respect for others and Final
Judgement
Are these ideas in conflict or in
tune with Catholic beliefs?
1. ______________
▪ Women
2. ______________
▪ Muslim Duties
3. ______________
▪ The Last Prophet
4. ______________