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− so has God made the lives, property and the honor of every man sacred. To take any man's life or his property, or attack his honor, is as unjust and wrong as to violate the sacredness of this day, this month, and this territory. What I command you today is not meant only for today. It is meant for all times. You are expected to remember it and to act upon it until you leave this world and go to the next to meet your Maker. In conclusion he said: What I have said to you, you should communicate to the ends of the earth. Maybe those who have not heard me may benefit by it more than those who have heard. (Sihah Sitta, Tabari, Hisham and Khamis) ± ± ± ± − − − The Prophet's address is an epitome of the entire teaching and sa spirit of Islam. It shows how deep was the Prophet's concern for the sa − welfare of man and the peace of the world; also how deep was his regard for the rights of women and other weak creatures. The Prophet knew his sa end was near. He had hints from God about his death. (Life of Mohammad , Hadrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, p 160-162) sa ± ± ± − − − ± − ± THE HOLY PROPHET'S ILLNESS sa Two months after returning from the farewell pilgrimage, the Holy Prophet fell ill. The Prophet's Mosque ( ) in Medina was sa sa Masjid Nabawi − adjacent to his residence. One day the Prophet stood by the window and sa looked outside at the Muslims getting ready to say Prayer behind Abu Fajr − Bakr. The people looked at the Holy Prophet's face and waited for him to ra sa join them. He smiled at them and indicated with hand for Abu Bakr to go ra − ahead with the Prayer. That was the last time the Muslims saw their Prophet's face; that day at noon, the Holy Prophet passed away. At the sa sa time of his demise on May 26, 632 AD* in Medina, Islam had spread − throughout Arabia. *1. History of Ahmadiyyat Vol. 3, p 555 (printed as footnote): Akhbar Jang ± − 190