The following is a sermon that is mentioned in ibn Al-Qayyim’s famous book Zad Al-Ma’ad (Provisions of the hereafter). This book is one of the important resources of knowledge for those who seek to know the Seerah of their Prophet (S.A.W.S.) as well as, the Fiqh learned from it. This is a book that is unique in that it explains the Sunnah through the Seerah and the Seerah through the Sunnah.
This sermon was delivered when the prophet (S.A.W.S.) first arrived in Quba / Al-Madinah and before he (S.A.W.S.) built his mosque in Al-Madinah.
Ibn Ishaq reported on the authority of ‘Abdur-Rahman Ibn Ka’b Ibn
Malik that he said (part of the narration): "After the Messenger of Allah arrived in Al-Madinah and he stayed In Quba’ on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and he built their mosque, then he left on Friday and time for Friday prayer overtook him in the land of Banu Salim Ibn ‘Awf, and so he prayed it In the mosque which was in the middle of the valley before the building of his mosque.Ibn Ishaq said: "It was the first sermon which he delivered; according to Abu Salamah Ibn ‘Abdur-Rahman – and we seek refuge with Allah from attributing to him anything which he did not say – he stood up among them and praised Allah and extolled Him, then he said:
"As for what follows, oh, you people! Send forth for yourselves (good deeds); you know for sure, by Allah, that a person among you will be struck down unconscious and he will leave his sheep without a shepherd, then his Lord will surely say to him – and there will be neither intermediary nor screen between them: "Did not My Messenger come to you and communicate (the Message), and did I not give you wealth and favor you? And what did you send forth for yourself?" And verily, he will look right and left, but he will see nothing; then he will look in front of him and he will see naught but the Hell-fire. So whoever is able to shield his face from the Fire, even if it be only by giving a piece of a date in charity, let him do so; and whoever was unable to do so, let him (shield it) by saying a good word, for the reward of a good deed is multiplied by ten times seven hundred times. And may the Peace, Mercy and Blessings of Allah be upon you.”
Ibn Ishaq said: "Then the Messenger of Allah, delivered a second
sermon, saying:
"All praise and thanks be to Allah, I praise Him and I seek His Aid. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of ourselves and from the wickedness of our deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides, there is none can misguide him and whomsoever Allah sends astray, there is none can guide him. And I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, Alone, without partners. The best of speech is the Book of Allah. He whose heart has been beautified with it by Allah and whom He has admitted to the fold of Islam after he had disbelieved will be successful, for he has chosen it (Allah’s Speech) over that of all of mankind. Truly, it is the best of speech and the most eloquent. Love what Allah loves; love Allah with all of your hearts. Do not become tired of Allah’s Speech, nor of mentioning His Name and do not make your hearts hard towards it. Hence, amongst everything that Allah creates He chooses [something]; Allah would call it: His Kheerah (best) in terms of deeds; His favorite ones amongst the servants; that
which is good and useful in terms of speech; So worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him and fear Him as He should be feared and be sincere to Allah in the righteous words which pass your lips and love one another with Allah’s Spirit between you. Verily, Allah hates that His Covenant should be broken. And may the Peace, Mercy and Blessings of Allah be upon you."(Source: ‘Zad Al-Ma’ad’. Mentioned by Ibn Hisham in ‘As-Seerah An-Nabawiyyah’ from Ibn Ishaq, but without any chain of narrators. See ‘Zad Al-Ma’ad’ vol. 1, page 374 published by Maktabah Al-Manar Al-Islamiyyah)
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Mashallah Nice Collection May Allah honor you for this beautiful share and reward in hereafter Ameen !!!
JazakAllah Khair for sharing this important sermon. It teaches us not to take good deeds lightly. Allah (SWT) Guides us to true independence and happiness by making us strong in the practice of virtues, the result of which is not only felt here but will also be seen in the Hereafter InshaAllah! Let us remember to mention Allah’s Name as often as we can and strive to gain Allah’s Mercy through His remembrance and through the deeds which Please Him The AllMighty.
May the Almighty Allah grant you Aljannat firdaus for the wonderful job you have been doing. And may the Almighty Allah grant your entire family the same because of the wonderful job you have been embarking on.
JazakAllah Khair for sharing this important sermon.Allah honor you for this beautiful share and reward in hereafter Ameen !!! Dr.Mohiuddin Khan Goa
Jazakallahu khairan. This is a good lesson for those of us who are still alive to strive hard in the way of Allah, give in the way of Allah and do good even if it is an admonition to our brothers. May Allah forgive us our sins guide us and provide us with what we can assist Islam and our brothers Ameen.
Barakallah for this piece. It is quite relevant and very useful in this present day of jahilliya. Thanks.
Good deeds,good deeds, good deeds!Lets all strive to do good deeds in thought and action and most importantly fear ALLAH.Jazakallahu khairan for the sermon
Mashaallah, nice piece of article. May Allah(SWT) reward all of you. Ameen….
Jazakallah for sharing with us this important and wonderful piece of sermon of the prophet.may Allah reward you abudantly
Mashaallah. I am glad to have shared this knowledge.May Allah reward u with Al-Jannah firdausi.
JazakAllah Khair, Thnx for increasing our knowledge and strengthening our faith. Beautiful sermon. May Allah (SWT) guide us all in the right direction and give us the ability to spread our knowledge. Ameen.
SUBHANALLAH, THIS SHOULD BE KEPT IN OUR MINDS AND HEARTS AS A REMINDER/A DAILY GUIDE. JAZAKALLAHU KHAIR
Alhamdolillah! It is very useful in present era. Thank you a lot.
Jazakallahu khairan. The khutbah is so fresh and relevant as it was on the fisrt day and through the days up till this moment and on to eternity.
sala llahu alaehi wasalam.
Jazaakallahu Khair, Very nice article. May the almighty reward all of us the best in future. Aameen.
Jazakallah khairan for the sermon.May Allah reward you all,ameen
ALHAMDULILAHI, EVERY WORD OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD SHOWS THAT IS INDEED A MERCY TO THE ENTIRE WOLD
jazakallah kiran for sharing such heart touching Quranic verses and Hadiths. I am really enjoy reading them and appreciate your effort. may Allah reward and accept this.
May Allah guide you and give you the best in every part of your life…
I wish Allah forgive all of your faults in your life since you are spreading Islam through these articles
Mashallah these are very good messages and may all of us follow the right path and receive the blessing of Allah .
Beautiful Mashallah. I feel as if am sitting in Madinah and listening to the sermon from the blessing lips of our Rasool (phuh). It brings tears in my years. Looks how beautiful He praises Allah and how many time DO WE PRAISE ALLAH? Inshallah we still have time to change our bad habit. We must make good deed and follow our Prophet’s step so that Allah loves us and grant us all jannat. Ameen
Jazakumullah khayran for this beautiful reminder. People should share among those not on face book. May Allah reward u all
Mashallah and thank you very much for this wonderful reminder,may Allah reward you with the greatest reward and may Allah guide us all through the right path and grant us all jannat.Ameen.