Translation

You must fear Allah, and hear and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is put in authority over you.

Explanation

The Prophet's farewell advice emphasized taqwa, obedience to leadership, following his Sunnah, and the rightly guided caliphs. It warns against innovation in religion.

Key Lessons

• 1Obedience to authority preserves unity
• 2Follow the Sunnah with commitment
• 3Hold firm to guidance with your "molars"
• 4Beware of innovations

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