The Farewell Sermon (Khatbat al-Wada)
Delivered on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH (632 AD) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat during the final Hajj pilgrimage, establishing universal human rights, racial equality, and social justice.
Full Transcript
O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
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 black nor a black has any superiority over 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, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember, one day you will appear before God and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
Defining Key Excerpts
"An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab."
"All mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab."
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