Prophet's Last Address in the Mosque

During a brief improvement in his illness, the Prophet ﷺ entered the mosque with his head bandaged, supported between Ali and al-Abbas. He addressed the community one final time, praising the Ansar and urging kindness toward them. He said: 'The people will increase and the Ansar will decrease, like salt in food. Whoever is given authority over the affairs of the Muslims, let him accept the good from them and overlook their faults.' He also said: 'A servant was given the choice between this world and what is with Allah, and he chose what is with Allah.' Abu Bakr wept, understanding.