World Islam Day
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World Islam Day is an international celebration of Islam, an outreach to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, emphasising the message of peace to all mankind. Inspired by a writer, the first World Islam day was declared 20 February 2009 and celebrated three days later on the official day, 23 February in memory of The Farewell Sermon
, also known as The Last Sermon and Khutbatul Wada') of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
.
23 February 632 was the day Muhammad read the Last Sermon (Khutbah) to more than 100.000 people in Mecca
during the Last Pilgrimage (Hajj
). The sermon emphasised the last verse of the Koran (Koran, Mâide 3). This date is considered by Muslims to be Muhammad's completion of Islam, its sum and summary.
This message comprises several topics, from human rights, such as security of life and property, chastity and faith to woman rights, and calls out to not only Muslims but also all mankind, as inspiration over the centuries. This sermon (khutbah) preceded by 1316 years The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948
Accordingly, 23 February has been declared as “World Islam Day” in order to remember and benefit from the prosperity of this special day. All Muslims and all mankind are invited to celebrate this day. Human values such as justice, law, brotherhood, peace, safety, and faith presented to mankind by Islam can be appreciated on this day. This day hopes to extend the rays of light from the Farewell Sermon, which has enlighten followers over time.
The originator of the idea offers greetings and salavat to one and all, Muslim and non-Muslim, in the special celebration of World Islam Day, honouring Muhammad completed by this verse of Koran: “Greetings to the messengers sent by Allah, fortunately to Allah, who is the God of all the worlds.”
The Farewell Sermon
The Farewell Sermon , also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or The Last Sermon, was delivered by Muhammad on the 9th Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat The Farewell Sermon , also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or The Last Sermon, was delivered by Muhammad on the 9th...
, also known as The Last Sermon and Khutbatul Wada') of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
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.
Overview
Mecca
Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
during the Last Pilgrimage (Hajj
Hajj
The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so...
). The sermon emphasised the last verse of the Koran (Koran, Mâide 3). This date is considered by Muslims to be Muhammad's completion of Islam, its sum and summary.
This message comprises several topics, from human rights, such as security of life and property, chastity and faith to woman rights, and calls out to not only Muslims but also all mankind, as inspiration over the centuries. This sermon (khutbah) preceded by 1316 years The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948
Accordingly, 23 February has been declared as “World Islam Day” in order to remember and benefit from the prosperity of this special day. All Muslims and all mankind are invited to celebrate this day. Human values such as justice, law, brotherhood, peace, safety, and faith presented to mankind by Islam can be appreciated on this day. This day hopes to extend the rays of light from the Farewell Sermon, which has enlighten followers over time.
The originator of the idea offers greetings and salavat to one and all, Muslim and non-Muslim, in the special celebration of World Islam Day, honouring Muhammad completed by this verse of Koran: “Greetings to the messengers sent by Allah, fortunately to Allah, who is the God of all the worlds.”
23 February 632
For the remembrance of universal values upon this day, free and peaceful peoples declared 23 February as “World Islam Day”, emphasizing values such as justice, law, brotherhood, peace, security, and faith.- The Last SermonThe Farewell SermonThe Farewell Sermon , also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or The Last Sermon, was delivered by Muhammad on the 9th Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat The Farewell Sermon , also known as Muhammad's Final Sermon or The Last Sermon, was delivered by Muhammad on the 9th...
(Khutbah) was given by Muhammad. - Inspired by a verse of the Koran (Koran, Mâide 3), he said: “Today I brought your religion a completion for you and I chose Islam for you“Islam religion was actually completed.
- The Last Sermon emphasises basic human rights, not only rights for Muslims, but for all mankind.
- Muhammad asked that this message be spread from those who heard to those who did not hear.
- Muslims consider Muhammad presented a gift to mankind on that day. The Last Sermon, which is the summary and completion announcement of Islam, is a major step for mankind, presented to not only Muslims but all mankind.
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