Chapter 1 English National Curriculum | Class 7
The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is one of the most powerful speeches in the history of Islam. It was delivered during his final Hajj on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. (632 AD), in the valley of Arafat. This sermon is a guiding light for all Muslims and promotes peace, equality, and justice.
Complete Solved Exercise of The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad
1. Use a dictionary to find the meaning of the given words.
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Sacred | Holy |
| Reckon | Calculate |
| Humanity | Mankind |
| Earnest | Sober |
| Witness | Viewer |
| Sunnah | The way of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) |
Comprehension Questions
The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Questions & Answers - A Comprehensive Study
a. When did the Rasoolullah (ﷺ) deliver his last sermon?
The Rasoolullah (PBUH) delivered his last sermon on the Ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. (623 AD) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat in Mecca.
b. What message has the Rasoolullah (ﷺ) given about the life and property of every Muslim?
O people, just as you regard this month, this day and this city as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust.
c. Which months have been declared as Holy by the Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ)?
Months of Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab have been declared as Holy.
d. How does Islam put an end to racism? What has the Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) said about it?
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.
e. What has the Rasoolullah (ﷺ) left behind for our guidance?
The Rasoolullah left two things the Quran and Sunnah for our guidance.
f. What are the five lessons we can learn from the last sermon of Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ)?
- Uphold human dignity
- Honor and respect the right of women
- Avoid economic inequality
- Do not discriminate
- Hold true to the teaching of Islam
g. What message does the Prophet (ﷺ) give in these lines?
Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) reminded the believers that they will eventually meet Allah and be answerable for their deeds. He warned them not to stray from the straight path after his passing. He clearly stated that he is the last of all Prophets, and no new Nabi or religion will come after him.
h. How can this sermon help us become better human beings?
The last sermon teaches the values of equality, charity, forgiveness, honesty, patience, justice, and respect. It is considered the first and most comprehensive charter of human rights in history, guiding us to be better individuals and build a fair society.
May Allah's peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
A source of guidance for all humanity
