Ghadir Khum: Key Teachings from the Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (عليه السلام)

[Ethics]

Ghadir: Key Teachings from the Last Sermon of the Prophet - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | Friday Juma Khutba June 30th, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQRGB_joUUU

- 'Idul Ghadir is celebrated after 'Idul Adhaa and is significant in the faith and history as it links the institution of nubuwwat and imamat.

- Ghadir was the Prophet's last formal sermon and the largest gathering he addressed.

- The sermon discussed various teachings and values of Islam, including the sanctity of a Muslim's life, prohibition of interest, ending tribal strife, changing sacred months for political agendas, Shayṭān's influence, women's rights, brotherhood of the ummah, equality among believers, and the importance of inheritance laws were also emphasized.

- The main message of Ghadir was the issue of succession, appointing 'Ali as the mawla, the master, the guide, and the Imam. - The Prophet highlighted the sanctity of a Muslim's life and honor and criticized the lack of respect for life among Muslims.

- Trustworthiness and the sanctity of others' property were emphasized, reflecting the character of the Prophet and 'Ali.

- Women's rights were addressed, emphasizing mutual rights and the responsibility to fear displeasing Allah.

- The message of equality among believers, similar to the message of Hajj, was highlighted.

- Holding on to the thaqalayn (the Book of Allah and the Prophet's family) was emphasized as a means to avoid going astray.

- The statement "Allah's Book and my family" is found in three of the six major sources of Sunni hadith and is considered mutawātir, narrated by 120 companions.

- The statement "Allah's Book and my sunnat" is not found in the ṣiḥāḥ sittah and is considered unauthentic.

[Muslim2010]

6 hours ago, Ethics said:

Ghadir: Key Teachings from the Last Sermon of the Prophet - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | Friday Juma Khutba June 30th, 2023

The complete text of the famous Sermon of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) at Ghadeer can be read & downloaded from the following link:

http://gadir.free.fr/eng/books/Ghadir_Sermon.pdf

 

[Muslim2010]

Some extract from the text of Ghadeer sermon in virtues of Imam Ali (عليه السلام) is mentioned below:

Part 3 Open declaration of the leadership of Ali Ibn Abi Talib ((صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)) and the Imams after him  

O people! Know that Allah has assigned him (i.e., Ali) as a guardian and a leader for you,

whose obedience is obligatory for the immigrants, the helpers, and those who follow (them) in goodness, and for everyone, whether nomad or city resident, Arab or non-Arab, free or slave, young or old, white or black, and for every monotheist. His (i.e., Ali’s) decree is to be carried out, his saying is sanctioned (as law), and his command is effective.  

Cursed is whoever opposes him, blessed with mercy is whoever follows him, faithful is whoever acknowledges his (virtues and rights).  Indeed, Allah has covered him and those who listen to him and obey him with mercy and forgiveness.

O people! This is the last stand I make in this gathering; Thus, listen, obey, and submit to the command of your Lord, for Allah, the mighty and the majestic, is your master, then [His Messenger] , Muhammad, who is now addressing you, is your master. Then, after me, Ali is your master and your leader by the command of Allah, your Lord.

Then, leadership shall be in my progeny, within his offspring, until the Day you meet Allah and His Messenger.
Nothing is lawful except what Allah declared so (in His book), [as well as His Messenger, and them (i.e.,the Imams)]

and nothing is unlawful except Allah declared so (in His book), [as well as His Messenger, and them]♦

(for) Allah, the mighty and the majestic, has informed me of the permissible and the forbidden things,

and I have made known to him (i.e., Ali) what my Lord has taught me of His Book, the permissible, and the forbidden things.

O people! There is no knowledge except that Allah has kept its account in (the heart of) me, 

and I have recorded the details of all the knowledge that I was taught, in (the heart of) the leader of the pious, (Ali ((صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم))).

Certainly, there is no knowledge except that I have taught it to Ali, and he is the evident Imam [whom Allah mentions in the Chapter of Yasin: “... And We have kept the detailed account of everything in an evident Imam.”1 ] 

O people! Do not stray from him, nor should you flee from him, nor should you refuse his guardianship and his authority, for he is the one who guides to truth and acts upon it, and crushes falsehood and proscribes it, accepting no blame, in the path of Allah, from any blamer. 

He is the first to believe in Allah and in His Messenger; and he is the one who offered his life as a sacrifice for the Messenger of Allah.

[ I commanded him, on behalf of Allah, to sleep in my bed, and he did it to sacrifice himself for me.1
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He was with the Messenger of Allah when no one among men worshipped Allah in the company of His Messenger other than him.

O people! Prefer him (over all others), for Allah has indeed preferred him, and turn to him, for Allah has indeed appointed him (as your guide).

O people! He is an Imam authorized by Allah, and Allah shall never turn to anyone (in mercy) who denies his authority, nor shall He ever forgive him;

this is a decisive decree by Allah that He shall do so to anyone who opposes His command about him, and shall torment him with the most painful torment, which lasts forever and ever.

Hence, beware lest you oppose him, and thus, arrive at a fire whose fuel is people and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.1

O people! By Allah, all early prophets and messengers have given the glad tiding of my advent. 

He who doubts this, is indeed a disbeliever, with the disbelief of the early era of ignorance. 

 

Edited July 1 by Muslim2010

[Muslim2010]

On 7/1/2023 at 8:22 AM, Ethics said:

Ghadir: Key Teachings from the Last Sermon of the Prophet - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | Friday Juma Khutba June 30th, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQRGB_joUUU

- 'Idul Ghadir is celebrated after 'Idul Adhaa and is significant in the faith and history as it links the institution of nubuwwat and imamat.

- Ghadir was the Prophet's last formal sermon and the largest gathering he addressed.

- The sermon discussed various teachings and values of Islam, including the sanctity of a Muslim's life, prohibition of interest, ending tribal strife, changing sacred months for political agendas, Shayṭān's influence, women's rights, brotherhood of the ummah, equality among believers, and the importance of inheritance laws were also emphasized.

- The main message of Ghadir was the issue of succession, appointing 'Ali as the mawla, the master, the guide, and the Imam. - The Prophet highlighted the sanctity of a Muslim's life and honor and criticized the lack of respect for life among Muslims.

- Trustworthiness and the sanctity of others' property were emphasized, reflecting the character of the Prophet and 'Ali.

- Women's rights were addressed, emphasizing mutual rights and the responsibility to fear displeasing Allah.

- The message of equality among believers, similar to the message of Hajj, was highlighted.

- Holding on to the thaqalayn (the Book of Allah and the Prophet's family) was emphasized as a means to avoid going astray.

- The statement "Allah's Book and my family" is found in three of the six major sources of Sunni hadith and is considered mutawātir, narrated by 120 companions.

- The statement "Allah's Book and my sunnat" is not found in the ṣiḥāḥ sittah and is considered unauthentic.

In addition to the above details the Sermon of Ghadeer delivered by holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) also includes the part about the Imams from his purified progeny including Imam Al Mahdi the 12th Imam. 

Part 7 Mentioning  Imam al-Mahdi ((صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم))

 Know that the seal of the leaders from among us shall be the Qa’im, the Mahdi.

 He shall, most certainly, prevail over (all) religious (methods of life).

 He shall definitely be the avenger against the oppressors.

 He shall surely be the conqueror of the strongholds and their demolisher.

 He shall be, indeed, the destroyer of every polytheistic group.

 He shall be the attainer of vengeance for the blood of all representatives of Allah, the mighty and the majestic.

 He shall be the supporter of the religion of Allah.

 He shall bring out (people’s share) from (his) deep ocean (of knowledge and divine resources).

 He shall mark each man of distinction by his distinction and every man of ignorance by his ignorance.

 Behold! He is the elite of Allah, and Allah is his chooser.

 He shall be the heir of every knowledge, and the one who shall encompass [every perception].

 He shall advise and inform on behalf of his Lord, the mighty and the majestic, and shall remind about the matters pertaining to His faith.

 He shall be the right-minded and unerring, to whom authority shall be vested.

 Behold! All former (prophets) have given the glad tidings of him.

 Know that he shall be the remaining proof (of Allah), after whom there shall be no (new) proof.1

 There shall be no truth except with him, nor shall there be any light (of guidance) except at his disposal.

 None, indeed, shall overcome him, and none shall be supported against him.

 He shall be the authorized representative of Allah on His earth, His judge over His creation, and His trustee in His secrets and in what He made evident.

 http://gadir.free.fr/eng/books/Ghadir_Sermon.pdf

wasalam

Edited July 9 by Muslim2010