The Fairwell Pilgrimage

Mina, continuing to recite the Talbiyah. Fadl bin Abbas was riding behind the Prophet, who directed him to collect seven pebbles to throw at the three pillars known as the Jamarat. Upon reaching the Valley of Muhassir, the Prophet urged the people to pass through quickly and increased the pace of his camel. This valley is where God meted out His punishment upon the people of the elephant. The Prophet continued onward until he reached Mina. He then went to Jamarat al-Aqabah and stood in such a way that Makkah was on his left and Mina on his right. He then threw seven pebbles at the Jamarat after sunrise, with each pebble accompanied by the proclamation of Takbir. After completing the stoning, he stopped reciting the Talbiyah and returned to Mina. Back in Mina, the Prophet (may peace be upon him) summarized the essence of the religion in these words: “Worship your Lord, offer your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadan, and obey those in authority among you, and you will enter the Paradise of your Lord.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 22258) At Mina, the Prophet Muhammad delivered a sermon similar to the one he gave at Arafat. This repetition was likely intended for those who had not heard the sermon at Arafat, ensuring that they could listen and memorize it thoroughly. Among the important declarations he made during this sermon were: “There is no superiority of an Arab over a nonArab, nor of a non-Arab over an Arab, nor a white