What are the details of the Farewell Pilgrimage, and what did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, proclaim to the Ummah in it?
To know the details of the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada'), one can refer to books such as: "Sharh Jabir fi Sifat Hajj an-Nabi sallallahu alayhi wa sallam" (Explanation of Jabir's Hadith on the Description of the Prophet's Hajj) by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, and "Hajj an-Nabi sallallahu alayhi wa sallam kama rawaha Jabir radiyallahu anhu" (The Prophet's Hajj as Narrated by Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him) by Shaykh Nasiruddin al-Albani, as well as "Zad al-Ma'ad fi Haday Khair al-Ibad" (Provision for the Hereafter: The Guidance of the Best of Servants) by Ibn al-Qayyim.
Benefits can be extracted from the hadith of Jabir ibn Abdullah concerning the Prophet's Hajj, among them:
1. The Prophet's Hajj took place in the tenth year of the . 2. The Companions, men and women, were keen on seeking knowledge. 3. A pilgrim or ' performer must hasten to perform the circumambulation () immediately upon arrival in Mecca. 4. The is pure monotheism and praise of Allah with gratitude and blessings. 5. Learning occurs through both speech and action. 6. All usury (riba) is abolished and it is impermissible to take it. 7. The Prophet's justice is evident in his ruling against the usury of the Jahiliyyah, even that of his relatives. 8. The man is responsible for seeking provision and clothing for the woman. 9. Adherence to the Book of Allah and the of His Messenger, peace be upon him, protects from misguidance. 10. The Companions bore witness to the Prophet's conveyance of the message, fulfillment of his duty, and sincere advice. 11. The permissibility of pointing towards Allah's location in the sky. 12. The Imam should be the first to implement what he commands. 13. The Prophet's excellent care for animals and his humility. 14. The Prophet's generosity and his actions serve as an example for people.
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