8 June 632 CEmajor

Death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

وفاة النبي ﷺ

Map: Room of Aisha, Masjid al-Nabawi, Medina (24.4672, 39.6112)

The Prophet ﷺ passed away on a Monday in Medina in the room of his wife Aisha, with his head resting on her lap. His last words included: 'With the highest companion' (al-Rafiq al-A'la), choosing the Hereafter when given the option. Umar was in shock and denied the death until Abu Bakr addressed the community with his famous words: 'Whoever worshipped Muhammad, then Muhammad has died. But whoever worshipped Allah, then Allah is alive and shall never die,' reciting Quran 3:144. He was buried where he passed away.

Sources

  • Sahih al-Bukhari
  • Sahih Muslim
  • Surah Ali Imran (3:144)
  • Ibn Hisham's Sirah