Final Years

The final years of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) life (9-11 A.H.) were characterized by the rapid expansion of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula, the completion of the Quranic revelation, and the consolidation of the Islamic community. The era culminated in the Hujjat-ul-Wida (Farewell Pilgrimage) and the Prophet's (PBUH) passing in Madinah.

• The Expansion (9 A.H.): Known as the Year of Deputations (Aam-ul-Wufood), when tribes from all over Arabia came to Madinah to accept Islam.
• The Farewell (10 A.H.): The final Hajj, where the Prophet (PBUH) delivered the historic Farewell Sermon.
• The Completion (10 A.H.): Revelation of the final verse of the Quran (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Verse 3), declaring the completion of the religion.
• The Departure (11 A.H.): The Prophet's (PBUH) passing on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal.

• The Farewell Sermon established the equality of all humans regardless of race or color and protected the rights of women.
• The Prophet (PBUH) performed only one Hajj and four Umrahs in his entire life.
• Surah Al-Ma'idah, Verse 3 was revealed during the Farewell Hajj on the day of Arafah.
• The Green Dome (Gumbad-e-Khizra) in Madinah marks the burial site of the Prophet (PBUH) inside Masjid-e-Nabwi.
• "All humans are from Adam, and Adam was from dust" is one of the most famous quotes from the Farewell Sermon.

• Q: In which Hijri year did the Farewell Hajj take place?
• A: 10 A.H.
• Q: What is the 9th year of Hijrat known as?
• A: Aam-ul-Wufood (Year of Deputations).
• Q: On which date and in which city did the Prophet (PBUH) pass away?
• A: 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal in Madinah.
• Q: Who delivered the emotional news of the Prophet's (PBUH) death to the Sahaba?
• A: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A).

"During the Farewell Sermon, the Prophet (PBUH) emphasized the equality of all people by stating that no Arab has superiority over a non-Arab except in:"

A) Wealth

B) Lineage

C) Piety (Taqwa)

D) Knowledge

(Correct: C - Piety (Taqwa))