this—during this very month of yours, in this very land of yours. Behold, every matter of the pre-Islamic era is laid beneath my feet, abolished. The blood-claims of the Age of Ignorance are cancelled, and the first blood I set aside from among our own is the blood of Ibn Rabīʿah ibn al-Ḥārith—he was being foster-nursed among Banū Saʿd when the tribe of Hudhayl killed him. Likewise, every form of usury practiced in the Jāhiliyyah is abolished, and the first usury I annul from our own is the usury of al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib; it is entirely abolished.

So fear Allah with regard to women: you have taken them in trust from Allah and have made their private parts lawful to you by the word of Allah. Your right over them is that they do not allow anyone you dislike to tread upon your bedding; should they do so, then discipline them with a beating that is not severe. Their right over you is that you provide for them and clothe them in a manner that is fair.

I have left among you that which, if you hold fast to it, you will never go astray after me: the Book of Allah. You will surely be asked about me—so what will you say?”

They said, “We bear witness that you have conveyed the message, fulfilled the trust, and given sincere counsel.” He then raised his index finger toward the sky and pointed it toward the people, saying, “O Allah, bear witness. O Allah, bear witness. O Allah, bear witness,” three times; then he gave the call to prayer.