The Will of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

This lecture addresses one of the most important and controversial topics in Islamic history: the wasiyyah (the Will). The Qur’an commands believers to leave a will, and narrations confirm that the Prophet himself stressed its importance. Yet, near the end of his life, a dramatic incident unfolded, remembered as the “Tragedy of Thursday,” where he asked for pen and paper to write something that would prevent the nation from going astray, only to be opposed by those around him. What did the Prophet intend to write? Why was he prevented? And did he succeed in leaving a will after all? These questions lie at the heart of this lecture, which traces the divine tradition of wills left by prophets and messengers throughout history.