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Is it possible to solve the problems if once we adopt these principles in our life? What should we do in the modern age? Put your arguments in this regard.
The prophet (S.M.) said in a last sermon of Arafat s Mayidan that with a view to solving the problems of the mankind, I have left two things for you. You will never go astray so long as you will hold fast them. These are the Quran and the practice (Sunnah) of the prophet. How could you evaluate the various principles as laid down in Islamic Law with special reference to the modern as well as Malaysian context?
Place and Time of the Farewell Pilgrimage This sermon was delivered on the Ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. ( 623AD) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat in Mecca. It was the occasion of annual rites of Haj. It is also known as the Farewell Pilgrimage. How did he begin to address the meeting? After praising and thanking Allah, the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) began his words as follows:
Message 4:Riba/Interest
God has forbidden you to take usury (riba), therefore all riba obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity. There shall be no riba. What does it mean? Riba (Interest/profit on your capital) is forbidden All riba obligations on the capital must be carried out.
O People, it is true that you have certain rights over your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under God's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. It is your right and they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be chastened....
Message 9: Salah/Prayers/Worship
The Prophet said that: O People listen to me in earnest, worship God (the One Creator of the Universe), perform your five daily prayers (Salah).
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a nonArab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor does a black have 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.
Sermon: "Oh people, reflect on my words. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and my example and if you follow these, you will not fail." Quran: "And obey God and the Messenger so that you may receive mercy" (3:132).
OBSERVE THE PILLARS OF ISLAM "Listen to me carefully. Worship God and offer prescribed prayer, observe fasting in the month of Ramadan and pay the poor-due." Quran: "And establish the prescribed prayer, practice regular charity and bow down with those who bow down" (2:43). "Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that you may learn self-restraint" (2:183).
"Oh people, be mindful of those who work under you. Feed and clothe them as you feed and clothe yourselves." Quran: "Act kindly just as God treated you kindly" (28:77). "God has favoured some of you over their provisions to those whom their right hand controls so that they become equal (partners) in it. Would they thus disclaim God's favor" (16:71).
"Oh people, no prophet or messenger will come after me and no new faith will emerge." Quran: "Muhammad is not the father of any of you men but he is God's Messenger and the Seal of Prophets. God is aware of everything" (33:40).
"All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again (and people did). Quran: "Oh Messenger, communicate whatever has been sent down to you by your Lord. If you do not do so, you will not have conveyed his message" (5:67). Have I conveyed the Message of God to you? Asked the Prophet facing towards the heavens. The audience answered in one voice, "You have, God is the witness."