On the day of Arafat, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) gave what was to become known as his "Farewell Sermon" it was concise, and yet another indication that the time was near at hand for him to meet his Lord. After praising and exalting Allah he began the sermon saying:
Maalinta Arafat, Nabiga (Salla Allahu alihi wa Sallam) siiyey waxa ay ahayd in ay noqoto yaqaan uu "Madaxweynaha oo sagootiyey muxaadaradii" waxa uu ahaa kooban, oo weli ay calaamad kale in waqti dhow ahayd way dhowayd waayo, waxaa isaga la kulanka Eebihiis. Kadib Waxaa Eebe nasihi ammaanaya oo uu khudbada oo wuxuu ku yidhi bilaabay: