Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-28

In his Farewell Sermon, what did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) specifically instruct his followers regarding the 'Book of Allah and my Sunnah'?

A) To memorize them entirely and recite them daily.
B) To hold fast to them, as they are the source of guidance and safeguard from error.
C) To teach them to future generations without any personal interpretation.
D) To interpret them according to one's own understanding and context.

Explanation

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) famously instructed his followers in the Farewell Sermon: 'I have left among you two things, and you will never go astray as long as you hold fast to them: the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger.'

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