The Last Hajj Address by The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “O people, listen to my words carefully.
“O people, just as you regard this month, this day this city as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Remember that you will appear before Allah and answer for your actions.
“Return the things kept with you as a trust (Amanah) to their rightful owners. All dues of interest shall stand cancelled and you will have only your capital back, Allah has forbidden interest, and I cancel the debts of interest payable to my uncle, Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib.
“O People, your wives have a certain right over you and you have a certain right over them. Treat them well and be kind to them., for they are your partners and committed helpers.
“Beware of Shaytaan, he is desperate to direct you away from the worship of Allah, so beware of him in the matters of religion.
“O People, Listen carefully, all believers are brothers. You are not allowed to take the things belonging to another Muslim unless he gives it to you willingly.
“O People, none is higher than another unless he is higher in the obedience to Allah. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab except in piety.
“O People, reflect on my words. I leave behind two things, the Holy Quraan and my Example, and if you follow these two you will not go astray.
“Listen to me carefully! Worship Allah and offer Salaah, observe Saum (fasting) in the month of Ramadaan and pay Zakaah.
“O People be mindful of those who work under you. Feed and clothe them as you feed and cloth yourself.
“O People, no prophet or messenger will come after me and no new faith will emerge.
“All those who listen to me will pass on my words to others, and those to others again.
“Have I conveyed the Message of Allah to you, O! People?”
The Sahaba answered in one voice, “Yes, you have. Allah is the Witness.”
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said, “O! Allah, You are my Witness.”
As the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) finished his sermon, Allah Almighty revealed the following last verse of the Holy Quraan.
“Today, I have perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you and have chosen Islam as the way of your life.” (Quraan - Al Maidah -Ch 5 Verse 3)
The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) immediately recited this verse to all those present. After completing the other rituals of Hajj he returned to Madinah.