The Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada')
حجة الوداع
Arafat, near Makkah
In 10 AH, the Prophet ﷺ performed his only complete Hajj with over 100,000 Muslims. During the sermon at Arafat, he delivered his Farewell Sermon, establishing fundamental principles of human rights, equality, and the completion of the religion.
Significance
The revelation 'Today I have perfected your religion for you' (5:3) was revealed during this pilgrimage.
Authenticated Sources
Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:3
"This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion."
الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا
Sahih Muslim 1218
"'All mankind is from Adam and Eve. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; a white has no superiority over a black, nor does a black have any superiority over a white — except by piety and good action.'"
Narrated by: Jabir ibn Abdullah رضي الله عنه
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Quick Facts
- Islamic Date
- 9 Dhul Hijjah, 10 AH
- Gregorian Date
- 632 CE
- Location
- Arafat, near Makkah
- Sources
- 2 references