Main Topic
This lecture details the final phase in the Mubarak life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), focusing on the signs, spiritual preparations, and events leading up to his departure from this dunya, as well as key lessons derived from his final days.
Key Lessons
- Signs of Impending Demise: The revelation of Surah Al-Nasr, Jibreel (Alayhis Salam) reciting the Quran twice with the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) during Ramadan, and performing 20 days of I'tikaaf served as signs that his mission was completed.
- Preparation for the Afterlife: As a person ages, they should decrease immersion in dunya, detach from material pursuits, and increase acts of worship, Istighfar, and Tasbih.
- The True Trial of the Ummah: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) expressed that he did not fear his entire Ummah falling into shirk, but rather feared that they would compete greedily for worldly wealth, leading to their destruction.
- Rank of the Ummahatul Mu'mineen: The wives of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explicitly included as part of the Ahlul Bayt, as established directly in Surah Al-Ahzab.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Nasr: Revealed as an indication of the completion of the Prophetic mission, commanding Tasbih, Tahmid, and Istighfar.
- Surah Al-Ahzab (Verse 33): Demonstrates that the Ummahatul Mu'mineen are an integral part of the Ahlul Bayt.
- Hadith on Istighfar: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) frequently recited: "Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahummaghfir li" in response to Surah Al-Nasr.
- Hadith on Worldly Fitnah: "Inna li-kulli ummatin fitnah, wa fitnatu ummati al-maal" (Every nation has a trial, and the trial of my nation is wealth).
- Bukhari Hadith on Recitation: Sayyidah A'ishah (Radiallahu anha) reciting the Mu'awwidhat (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) and passing the Prophet's own Mubarak hands over his body for barakah.
Practical Advice
- Increase in Istighfar, Tasbih, and repentance daily, following the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) even when free from sin.
- Recite the Quls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) and blow over the body during times of illness for healing and barakah.
- Mindfully guard against the love of wealth and competition over dunya, recognizing it as the greatest trial for this Ummah.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb