KHATME NUBUWWAT

 INTRODUCTION
For the past 14 centuries the belief of Finality of Prophet hood has been unanimously accepted amongst the Muslims. This belief is the core foundation of Islam and is the sign of unity and spirit in the Muslim Ummah.

Allah Ta'ala made Adam (Alayhissalam) the first Prophet and appointed His beloved Muhammad (Sallalah-u-alayhi-wasallam) to be the last and and blessed him and only him with the honour of being the Final Prophet. The Prophet Muhammad (Sallalah-u-alayhi-wasallam) in his final sermon in the presence of 150,000 Sahabah announced the completion of the religion of Islam.

Now, no Prophet of any kind will be born after the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallalah-u-alayhi-wasallam). The Qur'an is the final book from Allah Ta'ala, this Shariah is the last guidance for the Muslims and this Ummah is the last Ummah.
 
The belief of finality of Prophethood is so clear that Allah Ta'ala declared it in about 100 verses and the final Prophet Muhammad (Sallalah-u-alayhi-wasallam) himself explained it in 200 ahadeeth. The Prophet Muhammad (Sallalah-u-alayhi-wasallam) whilst announcing the end of Prophethood he also warned the Muslims Ummah about the appearnce of false prophets and labelled them as Kadhab (Liars) and Dajjals (deceivers). Therefore according to his prophecy in the past 1400 years false claimants like Musailama Kadhab, Aswad Anasi until Musailama Qadiyan tried to deceive the Muslims in the name of Islam but in every instance Allah Ta'ala raised individuals and groups to protect the belief of finality of Prophethood. These individuals and groups presented their lives for the defence of this belief and not only educated the Muslim Ummah about their disbelief but saved them from going astray.

During the khilafah of Abu Bakr Siddique (Radhiyallahu-Anhu) Musailama Kadhab laid a false claim of Prophethood. The Sahabah presented their lives in the battle of Yamama to seize this fitna. Amongst them were Huffaz, Qaris and Badri Sahabah (who took part in the battle of Badr). In this manner this blessed jamat presented their lives but did not let the flag of finality of Prophethood fall. When Musailama of Qadiyan Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiyani (1840-1908) made a false claim of Prophethood, the Ulama fulfilled their role and saved the Muslims form disbelief and issued the fatwa of Kufr for Mirza Qadyani and his followers.

      
When the activities of Qadiyanis increased in Pakistan the Muslims appealed to the government to declare the Qadiyanis as Non-Muslims. In 1953 the movement in defence of the belief of finality of Prophethood began. The people in power opened fire at them which resulted in the martyrdom of 12,000 Muslims according to one estimate.

In 1974 the Qadiyanis attacked Muslims students with batons at the Channab Nagar railway station (formerly Rabwa) that resulted in a wide spread movement within the country following which on 7th of September 1974 the Pakistani Parliament declared Qadiyanis to be a Non-Muslim minority in the constitution. In this course in 1984 the "Qadiyani Ordinance" was implemented to prevent anti-islamic activities which caused the fourth leader of the Qadiyani cult, Mirza Tahir to flee Pakistan and take refuge in London.

The Qadiyani group established its headquarters in London and began spreading their heretic beliefs across the worldwide newspapers, journals, publications and electronic media in the name of Islam which caused distress amongst Muslims. Therefore it was necessary for the Muslims to educate the Muslim Ummah to disassociate Qadiyani beliefs from Islam.

"The Seal of the Prophets."

 O people ! Muhammad has no sons among ye men, but verily, He is the Apostle of God and the Last in the line of Prophets (Khatam-un-Nabiyeen). And God is Aware of everything."
 (Surah Al Ahzab 33:40)

முஹம்மது(ஸல்) உங்கள் ஆடவர்களில் எவர் ஒருவருக்கும் தந்தையாக இருக்கவில்லை ஆனால் அவரோ அல்லாஹ்வின் தூதராகவும், நபிமார்களுக்கெல்லாம் இறுதி (முத்திரை)யாகவும் இருக்கின்றார் மேலும் அல்லாஹ் எல்லாப் பொருள்கள் பற்றியும் நன்கறிந்தவன்.(Surah Al Ahzab 33:40)

"Obey Allah and obey the Prophet."
 AL-QURAN 4:59
 நம்பிக்கை கொண்டவர்களே! அல்லாஹ்வுக்கு கீழ்படியுங்கள்; இன்னும் (அல்லாஹ்வின்) தூதருக்கும், AL-QURAN 4:59

Prophet Muhammad's Last Sermon Date delivered: 632 A.C., 9th day of Dhul al Hijjah, 10 A.H. in the  'Uranah valley of Mount Arafat.
    After praising, and thanking God, he said: "O People, listen well to my words, for I do not know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT HERE TODAY.

    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. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Treat others justly so that no one would be unjust to you. Remember that you will indeed meet your LORD, and that HE will indeed reckon your deeds. God has forbidden you to take usury (riba), therefore all riba obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital , however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer inequity. God has judged that there shall be no riba and that all the riba due to `Abbas ibn `Abd al Muttalib shall henceforth be waived.

    Every right arising out of homicide in pre-Islamic days is henceforth waived and the first such right that I waive is that arising from the murder of Rabi`ah ibn al Harith ibn `Abd al Muttalib.

    O Men, the Unbelievers indulge in tampering with the calendar in order to make permissible that which God forbade, and to forbid that which God has made permissible. With God the months are twelve in number. Four of them are sacred, three of these are successive and one occurs singly between the months of Jumada and Sha`ban. Beware of the devil, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

    O People, it is true that you have certain rights over your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under God's trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Treat your women well and be kind to them, for they are your partners and committed helpers. It is your right and they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste...

    O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God (The One Creator of the Universe), perform your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your financial obligation (zakah) of your wealth. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.

    All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

    Remember, one day you will appear before God (The Creator) and you will answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

    O People, NO PROPHET OR MESSENGER WILL COME AFTER ME AND NO NEW FAITH WILL BE BORN. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand words which I convey to you. I am leaving you with the Book of God (the QUR'AN*) and my SUNNAH (the life style and the behavioral mode of the Prophet), if you follow them you will never go astray.

    All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness O God, that I have conveyed your message to your people.

    *The Qur'an: Revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the period from 610-632 AC. The first five verses revealed are:

 
    (1) Read in the name of your Lord, Who created. (யாவற்றையும்) படைத்த உம்முடைய இறைவனின் திருநாமத்தைக் கொண்டு ஓதுவீராக.
(2) Created man out of a clot that clings (in the womb). ´அலக்´ என்ற நிலையிலிருந்து மனிதனை படைத்தான்.
(3) Read and your Lord is the Most Bountiful. 
 ஓதுவீராக: உம் இறைவன் மாபெரும் கொடையாளி.
(4) Who taught by the pen. 
 அவனே எழுது கோலைக் கொண்டு கற்றுக் கொடுத்தான்.
(5) Taught man that which he knew not.
 மனிதனுக்கு அவன் அறியாதவற்றையெல்லாம் கற்றுக் கொடுத்தான்.


The Last Sermon Confirms the  Main Points from the Quran
by Shahid Athar, M. D.

    
    "Oh Prophet, We have sent you as a witness, news bearer and a warner and as someone who invites people to God by His permission and a shining Lamp" (33:45-46).

    Prophet Muhanimad (PBUH) who was sent to mankind as a news bearer and a wamer for he spoke the truth and did not invent something of his own. The purpose of this article is to confirm the statements made by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his farewell address during the last pilgrimage (10 AH).

    After praising and thanking God, the Messenger said, "Oh people, listen to my words carefully for I know not whether I will meet you on such an occasion again."

    TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY

    Sermon: "Oh 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 indeed appear before God and answer for your actions."

    Quran: "If anyone killed a person unless it is for a murder or spreading mischief on earth it would be as it he killed the whole mankind, and if anyone who saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of whole mankind" (5:32). "Then on that day not a soul will be wronged in the least and you shall but be prepaid in the needs of your past deeds" (36:54).

    FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

    Sermon: "Return the things kept with you as trust (amanah) to their rightful owners."

    Quran: "If one of you entrusts (something) the one who has been entrusted with it should hand over his security and he should heed God and not hide any testimony. Anyone who hides it-has a sinfull heart" (2:283).

    INTEREST (RIBAH)

    Sermon: "All dues of interest shall stand cancelled and you will have only your capital back. Allah has forbidden interest, and I cancel the dues of interest payable to may uncle Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib."

    Quran: "You who believe fear God and write off anything that remains outstanding from lending at interest if you are (true) God and His Messenger If you repent you may retail your principal do not wrong and you will not be wronged" (2:278).

    TREATMENT OF WIFE (SPOUSE)

    Sermon: "Oh 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 committed partners and commited helpers.

    Quran: "Provide for them the rich according to his income and the poor according to his means, a provision according to the custom. This is an obligation for those who act kindly" (2:236). "Treat them politely even if you dislike them,. Perhaps you dislike something in which God has placed much good" (4:19).

    WARNING ABOUT SATAN

    Sermon: "Beware of Satan, he is desperate to divert you from the worship of God so beware of him in matters of your way of life."

    Quran: "Verily Satan is an enemy to you so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his followers that they may become companions of the blazing fire" (35:6).

    BROTHERHOOD

    Sermon: "Oh you people listen carefully. All the believers are brothers. You are not allowed to the things belonging to another Muslim unless he give it to you willingly."

    Quran: "Believers are but brothers so set things right between your brothers and fear God so that you may find mercy" (49: 1 0).

    SUPERIORITY IS ONLY IN PIETY AND SUBMISSION

    Sermon: "Oh people, no one is higher than the other unless he is higher in obedience to God. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab except in piety."

    Quran:"The most honored among you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you and God has full knowledge and is will acquainted (with all things)" (49:134). "Who can be better in religion than he who submits his whose self to God, does good and follows the ways of abraham for God did take Abraham for a friend" (4:125).

    IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL WE MUST OBEY BOTH GOD AND HIS MESSENGER

    Sermon: "Oh people, reflect on my words. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and my example and if you follow these, you will not fail."

    Quran: "And obey God and the Messenger so that you may receive mercy" (3:132).

    OBSERVE THE PILLARS OF ISLAM

    Sermon: "Listen to me carefully. Worship God and offer prescribed prayer, observe fasting in the month of Ramadan and pay the poor-due."

    Quran: "And establish the prescribed prayer, practice regular charity and bow down with those who bow down" (2:43). "Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that you may learn self-restraint" (2:183).

    DUTIES REGARDING THOSE WORKING UNDER US

    Sermon: "Oh people, be mindful of those who work under you. Feed and clothe them as you feed and clothe yourselves."

    Quran: "Act kindly just as God treated you kindly" (28:77). "God has favored some of you over their provisions to those whom their right hand controls so that they become equal (partners) in it. Would they thus disclaim God's favor" (16:71).

    MUHAMMAD WAS THE LAST PROPHET

    Sermon: "Oh people, no prophet or messenger will come after me and no new faith will emerge."

    Quran: "Muhammad is not the father of any of you men but he is God's Messenger and the Seal of Prophets. God is aware of everything" (33:40).

    OUR DUTY IS TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF THE PROPHET (QURAN)

    Sermon: "All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again (and people did).

    Quran: "Oh Messenger, communicate whatever has been sent down to you by your Lord. If you do not do so, you will not have conveyed his message" (5:67).

    Sermon: Have I conveyed the Message of God to you? asked the Prophet facing towards the heavens. The audience answered in one voice, "You have, God is the witness."

    Quran: As the Messenger finished the following revelation came to him, "Today I have perfected your religion for you, completed my favors upon you and have chosen for you Islam as the way of life for you" (5:3).
 

 "There will be thirty liars in my Ummah, each of them claiming to be a Prophet, but I am the Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, there is no Prophet after me."(Sunan Abu Daud, Kitab al-Fitan)

Holy Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) used the word Khatam-un-Nabiyeen for Himself and then qualified the meaning of this word by adding that "there is no Prophet after me."  Most certainly He knew that there will be some sick minded people in his ummah who will make all sorts of far flung distorted meanings. He was conferred with the unique honor of:
"The Seal of the Prophets."

 நபி முத்திரை  ஹதீஸ்:

عن السائب بن يزيد رضى الله عنه قال : ذهبت بى خالتى إلى رسول الله صلّى الله عليه وسلّم، فقالت : يا رسول الله، إن إبن أختى وجعٌ. فمسح رأسى ودعا لى بالبركة، ثمّ توضأ فشربت من وضوئه، ثمّ قمت خلف ظهره، فنظرت إلى خاتهه بين كتفيه مثل زرّ الحجلة.صحيح مسلم


ஸைப் இப்னு யஜித் (ரலி) அறிவித்தார்கள்,என்னுடைய சிறிய தாய் என்னை அழைத்துக் கொண்டு இறைத்தூதர் (ஸல்) அவர்களிடத்தில் சென்று கூறினார்கள்: நபிகள் பெருமானே! என்னுடைய சகோதரியின் மகனான இவனுக்கு காலில் நோவு உள்ளது. ஆகையால் கண்மணி நாயகம் (ஸல்) அவர்கள் தங்களின் திருக் கரத்தினை என் தலையில் வைத்து தடவி விட்டார்கள். மேலும் இறைவனின் அருளிற்காக பிரார்த்தனை செய்தார்கள். பிறகு நபிகள் நாயகம் (ஸல்) அவர்கள் ஒளுச் செய்தார்கள், அவர்கள் ஒளுச் செய்த தண்ணீரை நான் குடித்தேன். பிறகு நான் அவர்களுக்கு பின்புறம் நின்று நபித்துவ முத்திரையை அவர்களின் இரண்டு புஜங்களுக்கும் இடையில் பார்த்தேன். அது ஒரு கூடாரத்தின் பொத்தானைப் போல் இருந்தது. ஸஹீஹ் முஸ்லிம்.