THE FIRST SERMON OF THE PROPHET , GIVEN IN MAKKAH WHEN HE CALLED HIS PEOPLE TO ISLAM
The Prophet started the speech by praising Alláh and thanking Him then said:
Verily, Ar-Raid (one whom his people send to search for water and grass) does not lie to his people. By Alláh, Even if I lied to all people, I would never lie to you, and if I deceived all people, I would never deceive you. By AIIah, other than Whom there is no deity worthy of worship, I am Allah’s Messenger to you in particular and to all people in general. By Alláh! You will die just as easily as you sleep, and you will be resurrected just as easily as you wake up from sleep. You will be recompensed on account of what you do, earning good for good and evil for evil. Verily, it is either Paradise for eternity or the Fire for eternity. “
This speech from the Prophet included announcing his Prophethood and calling his people to Islam, after Alláh the Exalted and Most Honored, revealed these Áyat:
“And say (O Muhammad ): ‘I am indeed a plain wamer. ‘“ (15: 89)
“Therefore proclaim openly (Alláh’s Message – Islámic Monotheism) that which you are commanded, and turn away from Al-Mushrikún (polytheists, idolaters, and disbelievers).” (15:94)
And:
“And warn your tribe (O Muhammad) of near kindred. And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.” (26:214,215)
This is when the Prophet mounted the Safa Mount (in Makkah) and declared with the loudest voice, Wa-sabahah, which is a cry the Arabs used to herald when an imminent danger is about to encompass their people or tribe. He started heralding next, “O Bani Fihr! O Bani ‘Adi! O Bani Ka’b!’ mentioning the sub-tri bes of Quraish by name. When they gathered, he said to thern:
“What if I told you that there are horsemen in the valley about to attack you, would you believe me?” They said, “Yes, we only experienced the truth from you.” The Prophet ;i said, “Then I am a Warner for you of the coming of severe Torment.”
Abu Lahab (the Prophet’s uncle) said:
“Perish you O Muhamrnad! Is this why you gathered us here?”
Then the Divine Inspiration came:
“Perish the hands of Abu Lahab! And perish him!” (11 I: 1)
Prophet’s sermon in which he reminded people of Alláh, the Exalted; and called to loving Him and loving each other for His Sake
lbn Ishaq said:
“The Messenger of Alláh : gave another speech in which he said, ‘AII thanks are due to Alláh, I thank Him and seek His Aid. We seek refuge with Alláh frorn the evils within ourselves and the burden of our evil deeds. He whom Alláh guides will never be misled and he whom He misguides will never find one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh, Alone without partners. Verily, the best speech is the Book of Alláh the Exalted. He in whose heart the Qurán is made beautiful and on its account entered Islam after being a disbeliever, who chose the Qurán above the speech of all people, has indeed attained success. The Qur’ án is the best and most eloquent speech there is. Love those who love Allah, and love Alláh from the bottom of your hearts.”
The Prophet meant here that Alláh ‘s love should encompass all parts of the heart, for in this case, one’s actions will start from his heart in sincerity with Alláh:
Do not get bored with Alláh’s Speech or remembering Him, nor allow your hearts to grow hard towards it. Worship Alláh, associate none with Him in worship and fear Him as He should be feared. Let your tongues say the truth for Alláh’ s Sake and love each other on guidance of Alláh’s love. Verily, Alláh becomes angry if His Covenant is broken. May Allah’s peace, blessings and mercy be upon you.” (Ibn Hisham collected this sermon in his book on the Seerah of the Prophet vol. 1, p. 501 and Ibn Kathir)
A Speech that the Prophet delivered at Mina
The Prophet delivered a speech in Al-Khaif in Mina, an area near Makkah, as follows:
“May Alláh give radiance to a slave who heard my speech, memorized it and delivered it to whoever did not hear it. Verily, there might be one who delivers information, even though he does not fully understand it himself. There might be one who delivers information to one who understands it better than he does. Three qualities will not cause the Muslim to be cheated on their account: performing deeds in sincerity with Alláh, giving sincere advice to Muslim Leaders and adhering by their Jama ‘ah.I veri1y, the invocation of the leaders encompasses all those behind them.”
In another narration, the Prophet said:
“Verily, their (the Jama ‘ah) invocation is behind him the leader. “
In another narration’ the Prophet said:
“He whose dedication is to matters of the Hereafter, then Alláh will gather his strength for him and make his wealth in his heart. Hence, this life will rush to him with submission. As for he whose concern is this life, then Alláh will dissolve his strength and make his poverty apparent between his eyes. He will only collect from this life what has been written for him.”
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