The Prophet’s Farewell to the World! His Final Words to You! | Final Episode - O Messenger

Every prophet was granted

one dua (supplication) that would surely be accepted. And every prophet

used it during his lifetime. For example,

Sulaiman (Solomon) (peace be upon him) made this dua: "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained

by anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Ever-Giving." And Allah granted him

a kingdom like no other. Zakariyya (Zechariah)

(peace be upon him), on the other hand, was worried about his relatives

who would take his place after him. He was very old,

and his wife was unable to have children. So he used his dua (supplication)

to ask Allah for a child. And Allah blessed him with Yahya (John)

(peace be upon him). But the Messenger of Allah

(peace be upon him) was sent as a mercy to all the worlds. So, he did not use his dua

(supplication) in this world. Because in his heart,

before his own needs and struggles, there was his ummah (nation). There was us. So he kept that dua (supplication). He didn't use it for himself,

or for his family, or for relief from the hardships

he endured. He said, "I want to keep my dua

to intercede for my ummah on the Day of Resurrection." He kept that dua so that he could ask Allah to forgive us on our behalf

in the hereafter. To be able to beg His Lord saying,

"My ummah (nation), my ummah (nation)," and save us on the Day of Judgment. He didn't use that dua in this life. Instead of asking for his own comfort,

he wanted to save our eternal lives. That's the kind of mercy and love

he carried for his ummah (nation). And now, he could feel that he

was living the final days of his life. Soon, he was going to address his

companions, his ummah (nation), and all of humanity in a historic speech. What we know as the Farewell Sermon. Now let's go back to that

moment to listen to his words. This video series is based on hundreds of

references from reliable Islamic sources. All AI visuals were prepared in

consultation with qualified Muslim scholars and are in line with Islamic guidelines. One of the five pillars of Islam,

Hajj (pilgrimage), was made obligatory in the 9th year

of the Hijrah (migration). And in the 10th year,

the Prophet (peace be upon him) began his preparations for Hajj. And he told the Muslims in Medina

and the nearby tribes to prepare as well. Thousands of Muslims gathered in Medina

ready for the journey. They were extremely excited because they would

be performing their first Hajj together with Rasulullah

(peace be upon him). But they had no idea that it would be the Prophet's

(peace be upon him) last Hajj. On the 25th of Dhul-Qadah,

a caravan of 40,000 people prayed Dhuhr (noon prayer)

and then set out, under the leadership of Rasulullah. Before beginning the Hajj (pilgrimage),

he made this dua (supplication): "O Allah, grant a Hajj (pilgrimage) with no showing off

and no seeking reputation." They brought a hundred camels

with them for sacrifice. After traveling for about 10 days, they arrived in Mecca

on the 4th of Dhul-Hijjah. As Muslims coming for Hajj

from Yemen and other regions joined them, their number reached over 100,000. What a conquest of hearts this was. 10 years ago,

the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had been forced to leave Mecca

with only Abu Bakr by his side. And now, he was returning to Mecca

with tens of thousands of Muslims. This was something no war,

no sword could ever achieve. This wasn't about swords. It was about winning hearts. The Messenger of Allah was at peace. He was ready to fulfill his

Hajj (pilgrimage) duty. On the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, he went to Mina. And on the 9th day, he went to Arafat. That afternoon,

in the middle of the valley of Arafat, he delivered his Farewell Sermon. He began with the words, "O people". Notice how he didn't say, "O Muslims", because this call wasn't only for those

standing in Arafat that day. It was for every single person

who would come until the Day of Judgment. Men and women, young and old,

he was speaking to over 100,000 people. And through them,

to every generation to come. He opened his speech with these words: "All praise and gratitude belong to Allah. We praise Him and we seek help from Him. Whoever Allah guides, no one can misguide. And whoever He allows to go astray,

no one can guide. I bear witness that

there is no god but Allah. He is One. He has no partner, no equal,

and no one is comparable to Him. And I bear witness that Muhammad

is His servant and His Messenger. O people, listen carefully to my words. I do not know, perhaps after this year,

I will not be with you here again. O people, just as this day of yours,

this month of yours, and this city of yours, Mecca,

are sacred, your lives, your property,

and your honor are just as sacred. They are protected from all harm. My companions,

tomorrow you will meet your Lord. And you will certainly be questioned

about everything you have done today. Do not return to disbelief after me,

striking each other's necks. Let those who are here convey

what I have said to those who are not. It may be that the ones who receive it will understand it better than those

who heard it here today." He would first speak

about riba (interest). He said, "My companions,

whoever has something entrusted to him, let him return it immediately to its owner. Know that every form of riba (interest)

has been abolished. This is Allah's command. And the first riba (interest) I abolish is

that of my uncle Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib. However, the original amount

you gave belongs to you. Do not wrong others,

and do not be wronged." Then he spoke about the rights of women. "O people, I advise you to respect

the rights of women and to fear Allah regarding them. For you have taken them

as a trust from Allah, and you have made

their intimacy lawful to you by giving your word in the name of Allah. They have rights over you just

as you have rights over women." He spoke words that would end racism. "O people, your Lord is one. Your father is one. You are all children of Adam. And Adam was created from dust. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab. Nor does a non-Arab

have any superiority over an Arab. A white person has no superiority

over a black person, nor does a black person

over a white person. Superiority comes only through

taqwa (piety), being mindful of Allah. The most honorable of you

in the sight of Allah is the one with the most taqwa (piety)." He was addressing the very issues

that humanity would struggle with for centuries to come, and providing

the solutions the world desperately needed. Then he left us a trust. "The Messenger of Allah says,

O believers, I am leaving you two things. As long as you hold on to them,

you will never lose your way. These are the Book of Allah, the Quran, and the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition)

of His Prophet." Finally,

he asked his companions a question. "O people, you will be asked about me. What will you say?" "We bear witness that you

have conveyed the message, fulfilled your duty, and given us advice." Upon hearing this,

Rasulullah (peace be upon him) raised his index finger towards

the sky and said, "O Allah, bear witness!

O Allah, bear witness! O Allah, bear witness!" Even 14 centuries later,

if our testimony is accepted too, we also bear witness that you fulfilled

your duty, O Messenger of Allah. It was late afternoon. Evening was approaching. Rasulullah (peace be upon him)

was on his camel, Qaswa. Suddenly, his face changed, and beads

of sweat began to run down his forehead. The companions knew that

he was receiving revelation. After a while, when that state ended, the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited

the verse that had just been revealed. "Today I have perfected your religion

for you, completed My favor upon you, and chosen Islam as your religion." Suddenly,

the sound of heavy weeping was heard. It was Abu Bakr. Tears kept falling from his eyes

one after the other. But while everyone else was filled

with joy over this verse, what was it that made him cry? He had realized that this ayah (verse)

was actually a farewell. Since Allah had said,

"I have perfected your religion," it meant that the Prophet's mission

was now complete. And that the time of separation was near. In that moment,

only Abu Bakr understood this. Perhaps Allah was preparing him

in advance for this heavy farewell. Because the passing of Rasulullah

would shake the companions to their core. When that happened,

someone would need to stand firm, calm everyone, and guide them. And indeed, on that day,

Abu Bakr would stand firm like a mountain. Two years had passed

since the conquest of Mecca. So what happened in those two years? Let's sum it up briefly. As the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Mecca had become the center of tawhid

(monotheism), the oneness of Allah. And this huge change opened the door

for other tribes to accept Islam. "And Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." And with that, the year known as Sanat

al-Wufud (Year of Delegations) had begun. Tribes from every corner of Arabia

came and embraced Islam. People from parts of Yemen,

the tribes of Sulaym, Muzaynah, Juhaynah, Hawazin, and even the people of Ta'if

came and became Muslim. Remember the Prophet's dua

(supplication) for the people of Ta'if? That prayer was now being answered. That year, more than 60 delegations came. Shortly after Mecca was conquered, the ruler and the people of Oman

also accepted Islam. Another leader

who became Muslim was the ruler of Bahrain. Along with him, the religious leader

of the Zoroastrians accepted Islam too. While some of the Zoroastrian people

in Bahrain became Muslim, others chose to remain in their religion. The days foretold in Surah An-Nasr

had finally arrived. Just as the ayah (verse) described, people were entering the religion

of Allah in crowds, one after another. And to the regions of these new Muslims, companions were sent

as governors or envoys. These companions both served as judges

and taught the people their religion. ...And do not become divided. They were also responsible for managing

the matters of zakat (obligatory charity). Remember the three things

the Messenger of Allah ﷺ struggled against while the foundations of the state

were being built in Medina? Ignorance... poverty... and conflict. These governors were actually

putting that same struggle into practice. They helped people learn the religion,

and since Islam is not only about worship, it provides guidance in every part of life,

they were actually fighting ignorance. Through their role as judges, by giving fair rulings and spreading

the morals of Islam, they were fighting conflict and division. And by managing the matters of zakat

(obligatory charity), they were directly fighting poverty. Every year, the tribes would be

taught about zakat (obligatory charity), one of the five pillars of Islam. Then it would be collected from those whose wealth was above the minimum amount

known as nisab (minimum wealth threshold). The officials would then distribute

these zakat payments to the needy in that same area. This system would have such a powerful

impact that within just a few years, people who once received zakat would reach a point where they could

give zakat (themselves. In fact, only a few years later,

Mu'adh ibn Jabal collected the zakat, but because he couldn't find

a single person in need in Yemen, he had to send the zakat payments

to the center of the Caliphate to be distributed in another place. Imagine that. You went to give charity, but there's

no one in need in your entire city. It sounds like a dream, doesn't it? That's the kind of system Islam promises. During the time of the Prophet

(peace be upon him) and the four Caliphs, Muslims were not asked for any tax

other than zakat (obligatory charity). And if a Muslim was not able to pay zakat,

nothing was taken from him. From the Jewish, Christian,

and Zoroastrian communities, however, a tax called jizya (tax on non-Muslims)

was collected. In return for this tax, they didn't

have to join the army in times of war. Their lives and property were protected, and they could benefit from the services

of the state without any discrimination. So much so that, during his caliphate,

Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was treated as an equal in court

with a Christian man. Even though he was the head of the state. And the Christian man

was not wronged in any way. However, you could never see

this level of justice in other states, like the Byzantines or the Sasanians. And the required jizya (tax on non-Muslims)

was not an amount that would put people in a difficult position. In fact, those living

under the Byzantine and Sasanian rule had been forced to pay

heavy taxes for years. This is the last of my seed. My children starve

while your granaries ovlar. God will surely send us a savior! But when their lands

came under Islamic rule, they found relief in a much smaller tax. And on top of that, women,

the elderly, the seriously ill, and religious leaders

were not taxed at all. Besides the conquered lands, some kingdoms

would also accept the authority of Muslims and agree to pay an annual jizya

(tax on non-Muslims). For example, during the expedition

of Tabuk, the king of Kindah, the ruler of Ayla, and the people of Jarba

and Adhruh were invited to Islam. But they did not accept. So, in return for paying jizya every year,

peace treaties were signed with them. By the command of the Messenger of Allah,

you will pay the jizya from now on. At that time, the expenses of the state

were covered in three ways: jizya, spoils of war, and the revenues from charity foundations,

waqf (endowment). And so, within just two

years after the conquest of Mecca, strong security and control

had been established. A solid system was now in place. On the other hand, by the command

of the Prophet (peace be upon him), idols and idol temples were destroyed

throughout the region. Idolatry in Arabia

was completely wiped out. All of these massive changes

happened in just 23 years. Within a society

like the Jahiliyyah (Age of Ignorance), where such a transformation

seemed almost impossible. By Allah's will, the Messenger of Allah

(peace be upon him) was turning coal into diamonds. And the companions he raised

were people who would become teachers and role models for the world

in every field. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) was

performing the Farewell Hajj (pilgrimage). He had completed

all the rituals one by one. But it was time for the sacrifice,

he slaughtered exactly 63 camels. One for each year of his life. And he did this with his own hands. For someone of his age,

slaughtering 63 camels in a single day was not easy at all. It showed that

he was still strong and healthy. Despite his advancing age,

he showed no signs of weakness. And then, he had his hair shaved. The Hajj (pilgrimage) was now complete. He set out with his companions

back to Medina. It was the 11th year

after the Hijrah (migration). The Prophet (peace be upon him)

fell ill with a fever. It was an illness that would only

grow more severe day by day. Every year in Ramadan,

angel Jibril (Gabriel) would come, and with the Messenger of Allah, he would

recite all the ayat (verses) of the Quran that had been revealed until that time. But that year,

they completed the full recitation twice. It was a clear sign that

this year was different. During this time,

he often visited the graves. The Messenger of Allah went to Al-Baqi

cemetery and said, "Peace be upon you,

O home of the believers. What you were promised has come to you. Insha'Allah (if Allah wills) soon,

we will join you. O Allah, forgive the people buried here

in Baqi al-Gharqad." After a while, he said,

"I wish I could see my brothers." "O Messenger of Allah,

aren't we your brothers?" He answered, "You are my companions. My brothers are those

who have not yet come into the world. And I will reach the Hawd (cistern)

before you, a lake filled with the water

of Al-Kawthar (river in Paradise)." Yes, he was talking about us. He called us 'my brothers'. Meaning those who would believe in him and follow his path

without ever seeing him. "We believed in you without seeing you,

O Messenger of Allah. We loved you without ever seeing you,

O beloved of Allah. We may not be worthy of being called

your brothers, but we loved you so deeply." Now he had entered his final 13 days. These were the last days

of his blessed life. His illness had grown worse,

and his body had become very weak. He was in great pain. Everyone knew

how serious the situation was. The companions were deeply saddened. He's coming to save them

from being spiritual orphans. And now,

would they have to live without him? As orphans once again? If he left,

who would they turn to with their troubles? Whose words would nourish

their minds and souls? But this world is temporary. And every human being is only a guest here. Sooner or later, the angel of death

would knock on everyone's door. Every soul would taste death. Even in his final days, he was still

thinking of his ummah (nation). In his dua (supplication), in his tears,

his ummah (nation) was always there. He was crying for them. And in one of those moments,

Jibril (Gabriel) (peace be upon him) came and asked why he was crying. He replied, "My ummah (nation),

O Jibril (Gabriel), my ummah (nation). I'm worried about them." Jibril (Gabriel) went and this time

he came back with glad tidings. "Your Lord says,

'Go to Muhammad and tell him, We will surely make you pleased

regarding your ummah, and We will not grieve you.'" In these difficult days, he wished to stay

where he felt most comfortable, in the home of our mother Aisha

(may Allah be pleased with her). Each night, he would stay

with one of his wives in turn. Even in that state,

he never compromised on fairness. He first asked whose turn it was and went

to the house of our mother Maymunah. However, his wives had understood his wish. So they all gathered and gave their consent

for the Messenger of Allah to stay in Aisha's home. There were only five days left. He knew that his time in this world

was coming to an end. With the help of Ali

(may Allah be pleased with him), he went to the masjid (mosque) and sent

word for the companions to gather there. The Messenger of Allah

turned to his companions and said, "Allah asked one of His servants to choose

between this world and what is with Him. And that servant chose what is with Allah." Suddenly, someone began to cry. Once again,

it was his loyal friend Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. He said, "O Messenger of Allah, may our mothers and fathers

be sacrificed for you." Rasulullah (peace be upon him)

looked at Abu Bakr and said, "Of all people, the one

who has shown me the greatest favor, both with his companionship

and his wealth, is Abu Bakr. If I were to take a khalil (close friend)

in this world, I would have taken Abu Bakr. But I cannot take a khalil (close friend) because Allah has chosen me

as His khalil (close friend). But what binds us is the brotherhood

and the love of Islam." Then he said, "All the doors of the mosque

are to be closed except Abu Bakr's." The order was then carried out. In fact, by saying "close all the doors

to the mosque except Abu Bakr's", he was implying a deeper meaning. It was as though he was saying, "Some of you may wish to take on

the responsibility of this ummah. But I am closing every other door

regarding that matter. And I want Abu Bakr

to be given that position." The Prophet's (peace be upon him)

fever kept rising, and his illness was getting worse. When the companions visited him

and saw him in that state, they were deeply saddened. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) once said, "The most intense trials

come to the prophets. Even so,

a prophet's joy in facing those trials is greater than the joy you feel

when you are given blessings." Then he added,

"No Muslim is touched by any harm from sickness or anything else,

except that Allah wipes away their sins just as a tree sheds its leaves." Rasulullah (peace be upon him) no longer had the strength

to go to the masjid (mosque). Until then, with the help of his uncle

Abbas, Ali, and his nephew Fadl, he had still been able to make

his way there and lead the prayer. But now, he would lie in his bed

for long periods, and only from time to time

could he open his eyes. At one moment, he looked up and asked,

"Have the people prayed?" "No, they are waiting for you,

O Messenger of Allah." Then he said,

"Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer." "O Messenger of Allah, my father Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man. If he takes your place, he won't be able to hold back his tears. And the people will end up crying with him. Could you appoint someone else instead?" Rasulullah (peace be upon him)

repeated his instruction, "Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people

in prayer." And so,

Abu Bakr stepped forward as the Imam and began leading

the Dhuhr (noon prayer) prayer. The following day,

Rasulullah (peace be upon him) suddenly found enough strength

to get up from his bed. And with the help of those beside him,

he came to the masjid (mosque). When Abu Bakr noticed him,

he wanted to step back. Rasulullah gestured for him

to stay in his place, and then sat down to his left. But Abu Bakr stepped back

and followed his lead. This was the last salah (prayer)

the Prophet (peace be upon him) led for his companions. After that,

Abu Bakr would lead the prayers. It was the 13th day of his illness,

a Monday morning. He had first opened his eyes

to this world on a Monday, and now it was Monday again. But this time,

a heavy farewell was drawing near. Abu Bakr was leading the companions

in the Fajr (dawn prayer) prayer. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)

lifted his head for a moment, and through the window of his room, saw the companions

standing in straight rows, shoulder to shoulder. At that moment,

a great joy filled his heart. There they were, his companions,

for whom he had endured so many hardships. How different they were from the days

of Jahiliyyah 23 years earlier. Every one of them had turned

to their Lord, accepted Islam, and spent their lives and wealth for

Rasulullah's cause, (peace be upon him). What happiness it

was to see them like that. This was the last time

the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw his companions in this way. The pain of separation was about to fall

into their hearts like a burning coal. Their reunion was now left for Paradise. At one point,

Rasulullah (peace be upon him) called his beloved

daughter Fatima to his side. She was his only child who was still alive,

and in her character, the way she walked, and in so many other ways,

she closely resembled her father. The Messenger of Allah

(peace be upon him) seated her to his left and whispered something to her. Fatima was suddenly overcome with grief. Tears began to flow from her eyes. Her voice was trembling. Then Rasulullah whispered

something else to her. And this time, she started to smile. Later, when Aisha asked what the Prophet

(peace be upon him) had told her, Fatima said: "First he told me

that he would soon depart from this world and leave me behind,

so I cried. Then he told me that among his family,

I would be the first to join him, and that is why I smiled." And that was exactly what happened. Six months after her father's passing,

she too passed away while she was still in her twenties. Feeling the Prophet's pain

in her own heart, Fatima could not bear it any longer. She wrapped her arms around her

beloved father and broke into tears. "My father... how much you are suffering." It was the same kind of cry

as years earlier, when the mushrikoon (polytheists)

had poured camel intestines onto his back. But now,

his time of pain was coming to an end. Rasulullah (peace be upon him)

looked at his daughter and said, "O Fatima,

your father will not suffer after today. The one thing that will not spare anyone

until the Day of Judgment, death, has now come to your father." The Messenger of Allah

was now on a path with no turning back. Our Prophet (peace be upon him),

who was sent as a mercy to all creation, the one who never stopped striving

for his ummah (nation), who endured every hardship

to spread the message of Islam, whose life was the best example

for all humanity, was now lying on his deathbed. Yes, over these past days, we have

been talking about his blessed life. He was born an orphan. He lost his mother

when he was still very young. And his life was filled

with hardships and trials. He received the first revelation

while he was alone in deep thought in the cave of Hira. At first, he couldn't understand

what was happening, so he went straight to the first person

he would always turn to, his Khadijah. He said, "Cover me, cover me." He had been given

the mission of prophethood. And that was how his struggle,

that would last 23 years, had begun. In the early years,

he faced all kinds of oppression. This is what happens to those

who obey Muhammad. When his companions suffered,

he suffered with them too. The mushrikoon (polytheists) put

them through unimaginable torture to make them abandon Islam. For three full years, he and his family,

along with his relatives, were kept under a boycott. They were cut off from society,

left hungry and thirsty, but he never gave up his mission. And when that period ended,

just as things were starting to ease, he lost the people he loved most. First he lost his uncle Abu Talib,

who had always protected him. And then he lost his beloved Khadijah,

who had always stood by his side. Then he went to Ta'if,

hoping maybe they would listen, but they stoned him cruelly. If he had wanted, Allah would have

destroyed the people of Ta'if. But he did not ask for that. He was the Prophet of Mercy. He said, "I believe that from among them, generations will come

who will worship Allah alone." Once again,

he thought of his ummah (nation). Once again, he chose mercy. Despite all these hardships,

he never gave up. He made Hijrah (migration)

to Medina to spread Islam. There, he worked tirelessly

to establish Allah's deen (religion). He built a new civilization, and from there,

he spread Islam far and wide. In the Battle of Uhud,

he lost his uncle Hamza, who had always stood by him

like a mountain. And he lost some of his closest companions. These losses weighed very heavily on him. But through every hardship, the Prophet

(peace be upon him) drew his strength from Allah and never held back

from delivering His message. He led many military expeditions, and by Allah's permission,

he was granted victories. Through that, many tribes

came to know Islam and embraced it. Rasulullah (peace be upon him)

had now fulfilled his mission. Finally, he performed

the Farewell Hajj (pilgrimage) and delivered the Farewell Sermon. Giving his final advice

and reminders to all of humanity, to his companions,

and to his ummah (nation). Yes, he had completed his mission

in the best way. And now the time had come

to depart for the eternal world. The day was already halfway over,

and the sun was on its way to set. Only his lips were moving. "O Allah,

grant me to be with Ar-Rafiq Al-A'la." "O Allah, Ar-Rafiq Al-A'la." In other words, he was saying,

"Take me to the Highest Companion." He also kept repeating,

"As-Salah (prayer), As-Salah (prayer)," reminding them to hold on to the prayer. For centuries,

the Earth had waited for his coming. And now,

the angels of the heavens were waiting. Beside him, there was a bowl of water. He dipped his hands into it

and wiped his face, saying, "La ilaha illallah

(There is no god but Allah)." Then he pointed upwards

towards the sky, repeating the words, "O Allah, Ar-Rafiq Al-A'la. O Allah, Ar-Rafiq Al-A'la." He passed away at the age of 63. Fatima burst into tears

and began to weep out loud. When the Prophet's wives

began to cry as well, the companions understood

what had happened. Ali stood there

as if he had turned to stone. His eyes brimming with tears. Uthman was speechless. As though his tongue had been tied. But Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was overwhelmed by the shock

of that terrifying moment. "The Messenger of Allah has not died,

he is alive! He has only fallen unconscious,

like the one that happened to Musa (Moses). Whoever says Muhammad has died,

I will cut him down with my sword." At that moment,

Abu Bakr was at his home in Sunh. When he heard the news,

he rushed there immediately. Without looking at anyone,

he went straight into the room and uncovered the Prophet's face. He kissed his forehead and cried. "How beautiful you are in death, just as you were in life,

O Messenger of Allah." Then he covered his face again

and stepped outside. In front of him was a crowd of companions

who didn't know what to do. Everyone was crying,

overwhelmed with grief and shock. He had heard Umar's words too. "Whoever worshipped Muhammad,

then know that Muhammad has died. And whoever worshipped Allah, then know

that Allah is alive and never dies." Allah said,

"Muhammad is no more than a Messenger. Other messengers have gone before him. If he were to die or to be killed, would you turn back on your heels

to disbelief? Those who do so

will not harm Allah whatsoever. And Allah will reward those

who are grateful." This verse was originally revealed

on the day of Uhud, after the false rumor spread

by the mushrikoon (polytheists) that Muhammad had been killed. Even though the companions had recited it

hundreds, maybe thousands of times, in that moment of grief, it was

as if they had suddenly forgotten it. But with that single ayah (verse),

Abu Bakr calmed everyone's hearts. After hearing these words, the companions

began to pull themselves together, at least a bit. They finally accepted

that the Messenger of Allah had passed from this world. Umar too came to his senses and stopped

insisting the Messenger of Allah has not died. Umar later said, "It was as if I heard

the ayah (verse) for the very first time." Yes, never before in its history

had Medina felt a joy like the day the Prophet

(peace be upon him) arrived. And now, it was going through

its deepest grief and sorrow. Tears were streaming from their eyes, and grief and sorrow

were flowing from their hearts. But grief alone wouldn't get anything done. What are we gonna do now? A khalifa (caliph) had to be chosen. Someone who would lead the Muslims

and continue to apply the laws of Islam. He had to be a refuge

for the whole ummah (nation). Someone who would spend his days

and nights in the service of Islam. So the companions gathered. The one most qualified for this great

responsibility was Abu Bakr. He was among the first believers in Mecca. He was the Prophet's companion

on the Hijrah (migration), one of the two in the cave. And during his illness, Rasulullah had

already given clear signs pointing to him. He ordered all the doors leading

into the masjid (mosque) to be closed, and left only Abu Bakr's door open. He also appointed him to lead the prayer. He gave him the role of Imam,

which means leadership. Salah (prayer)

is one of the pillars of Islam, isn't it? And out of dozens of companions,

he chose Abu Bakr to lead the salah for all the Muslims. Abu Bakr never held back from sacrificing

everything for Islam and the Muslims. Not even for a single day. When the army needed to be equipped,

he made a sacrifice that no one else could. He brought every single thing he owned. The Messenger of Allah asked, "What did you leave for your family,

O Abu Bakr?" "I left them Allah and His Messenger." The morning after the Mi'raj (Ascension), when the mushrikoon (polytheists)

were mocking the Messenger of Allah, and on the hardest days, during the battles

of Badr, Uhud, and the Trench, Abu Bakr was always right by his side. For all these reasons, he was the one most worthy

to be the khalifa (caliph) after the Prophet (peace be upon him). And that is exactly what happened. After the companions gathered

and consulted each other, Abu Bakr was chosen

as the first khalifa (caliph) of Islam. The next day,

it was Dhuhr (noon prayer) time. All of Medina, still in tears,

had filled the masjid (mosque) to pray. As always, Bilal began

to call the adhan (call to prayer). But when he reached the words, "Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah (I bear witness that Muhammad

is the Messenger of Allah)," his throat tightened. His voice trembled, and he couldn't even finish the sentence. He was supposed to call

the people to prayer, to invite them. But he couldn't. He just couldn't go on,

and broke down in tears. Everyone was crying. Bilal couldn't bear

even the thought of a Medina without the Prophet (peace be upon him). He couldn't call the adhan

(call to prayer) anymore. He no longer wanted to stay in a city where every corner reminded him

of the Messenger of Allah. And a few years later,

he went to Sham (Syria). The Prophet's (peace be upon him)

blessed body was washed by Ali

(may Allah be pleased with him). And as he washed him,

a fragrance like musk spread from him, a scent no one had ever smelled before. By Tuesday before noon,

the washing and shrouding were complete. The companions came

and performed the funeral prayer. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)

had once said, "No prophet was ever buried

except in the place where he died." And so, by Abu Bakr's instruction,

he was buried in Aisha's room, in the very place where he had passed away. He had said, "We, the prophets,

are not inherited from. Whatever we leave behind is charity." Even his armor was being held as a pledge

by a Jewish man in exchange for barley. For someone who didn't even know him,

this scene alone would be enough. And yet, despite everything,

he did leave you an inheritance. Two legacies: the Quran

and the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition). He fulfilled his duty with excellence. Now it is our turn. He entrusted the banner to us. And it is now our responsibility

to raise it high again and carry it to the whole world. This is not the time to sit at home. The banner we have been entrusted with

is waiting for us to take a step. It longs for the days

when it will fly high again. The world is waiting to hear this message. It is waiting to step out of the darkness

of Jahiliyyah (Age of Ignorance) and into the light of faith,

the light of the Quran. Humanity is spiritually sick. Their souls are suffering,

but they cannot find a way out. When the cure is in our hands,

how long can we just stand and wait? Isn't it time for our own journey to begin? You lived for your ummah (nation),

O Messenger of Allah. But what are we living for? You spent sleepless nights to save

your ummah's (nation) eternal lives, while we think of no one but ourselves. You never gave up your cause,

even during the hardest trials. Yet,

we lose our way at the smallest difficulty. And you still longed for us. You called us 'my brothers and sisters'. But do we truly deserve that name? Is it enough to just say we love you

to be your ummah (nation)? Or is it about living your Sunnah,

actually carrying it into our lives? Now is the time to wake up. As the ummah (nation) you shed tears for,

it is time to become worthy of you. O Messenger of Allah. We promise to hold firmly to your path,

your cause, and your legacy. Today, we are going to change things. Today,

we will start living by your example. Today, you will take a step towards

becoming the brothers you longed for. And to you, my brother, my sister,

who is watching this video right now. If you want to strengthen your faith

and deepen your knowledge, we have prepared dozens of

educational videos for you on our Toward Eternity channel. Even with a small but continuous effort,

you can make amazing progress, Insha'Allah (if Allah wills). If you are saying,

"I want to learn Islam from scratch," we have an app called Step Islam. With our completely free Salah app, you can make the five daily prayers

a consistent part of your life. If you don't know how to read

the Quran in Arabic, we have developed

an app called Lamalif Quran. And if you want to explore the meanings

of the Quran more deeply, you can download our Tafsir (exegesis)

Reading App, My Risale. If this series found its way to you, Allah wants you to change

something in your life. So, will we not take even

a single step towards Him in return? O Messenger of Allah. May Allah make us an ummah worthy of you. Peace and blessings be upon you. O you who were sent

as a mercy to all the worlds. O Messenger ﷺ.