The Departure of Rasulu Allah (saws)
One night, after Rasulu Allah (saws) had returned to Madinah from Hijjatul Wada', he visited Al Baqi' (the graveyard of the Martyrs and Muslims).
Rasul Allah (saws) told the Muslims that Jibreel used to visit him once a year to review the Quran, but this year, Jibreel reviewed the Quran twice with him. Rasulu Allah (saws) suggested to the Muslims that it might be soon when he (saws) should depart from this world. He also order that all the doors which used to be open from peoples houses to the Masjid should be sealed except the one which lead from Abu Bakr's house to the Masjid.
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One day, Rasulu Allah (saws) addressed the Muslims from his minber (pulpit) in a lengthy and detailed speech regarding everything in their lives. After returning back from the Masjid, he (saws) had a severe headache and high fever. It was described that his fever was so high that people could not put their hands on him. Rasulu Allah (saws) explained to them that it was so because he received more reward. |
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Despite the fact that Rasulu Allah (saws) was severely sick, he continued to lead the prayers. Until one day, he became sicker and weaker and could not lead the prayer anymore. He asked Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.
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