Mount of Arafat or Mercy
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By Shahina Bashir
In the year 632, in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah (the twelfth month), Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) at the occasion of Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, stood at the Mountain of Arafat and delivered his last sermon, which is now referred to as the “Farewell Sermon”. He stood before thousands of men and women and spoke to them at length about their responsibilities. He gave a clear message about equality and social justice. He said, “All of you are equal. All men, whatever nation or tribe they belong to, and whatever station in life they may hold, are equal…an Arab possesses no superiority over the non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab over an Arab.” His message resonated with what God had already revealed to him in the Quran. “O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honorable among you, in the sight of God, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, God is All-knowing, All-Aware.” (49:14)
Categories: Civil Rights, Prophet Muhammad, United States
MUHAMMAD ROSULULLAHI (saw)
May peace and blessings of Almighty Allah be upon Rahmatul Alameen,Abu Qasim, Muhammad Mustapha, and on his household and all those who uphold his teachings, Ameen.
Allahumo soli ala Muhammad wa ala hali Muhammad kama solaita ala Ibrahimo wa ala hali Ibrahimo inna ka hamidun majeed. Allahunmo bark ala muhammad wa ala hali Muhammad kama barkta ala Ibrahimo wa ala hali Ibrahimo inna ka hamidun majeed, Ameen.