Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-27

In his Farewell Sermon, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) unequivocally abolished a specific financial practice that was widespread during the Age of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah). What was this practice?

A) Gambling
B) Usury (Riba)
C) Idol worship
D) Slavery

Explanation

The Prophet (PBUH) explicitly abolished all forms of Riba (usury or interest) in his Farewell Sermon, stating that all past claims of interest were null and void, starting with that of his own uncle, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib.

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