page_title: Event of Ghadir Khumm
section_title: Event
hierarchical_section_title: Event of Ghadir Khumm / Event
caption_attribution_description: The Investiture of Ali at Ghadir Khumm, Edinburgh University Library MS Arab 161, A.H. 707 / A.D. 1307–8, illustrating Al-Biruni's Chronology of Ancient Nations
context_page_description: The event of Ghadir Khumm refers to a sermon delivered by the Islamic prophet Muhammad at the Pond of Khumm, shortly before his death in 632 CE. According to Shi'ite traditions, in the sermon Muhammad announced Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor, after which the final verse of the Quran was revealed, proclaiming the perfection of the religion of Islam. The day's anniversary in the Islamic calendar is celebrated by Shi'ite Muslims as Eid al-Ghadir.
  The event of Ghadir Khumm occurred while the Muslims were returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage. According to Shia belief, a verse of the Quran was revealed instructing Muhammad to deliver an important message. The Muslims were gathered and Muhammad delivered a lengthy sermon. The speech included the famous statement by Muhammad that "Anyone who has me as his mawla, has Ali as his mawla". Shi'ites interpret this phrase to be the designation of Ali as Muhammad's heir, though this is disputed by Sunni Muslims.
context_section_description: On 18 Dhu al-Hijjah 10 AH (March 632 CE), while returning from his Farewell Pilgrimage, Muhammad stopped at Ghadir Khumm to make an announcement to the pilgrims who had accompanied him before they parted ways. Due to the extreme heat, a dais was constructed for him which was shaded by branches. Calling up Ali and taking him by the hand, Muhammad asked the assembled pilgrims whether he, Muhammad, was not closer to them than they were to themselves. In response, the gathered shouted their agreement. Muhammad then gave the famous proclamation "Anyone who has me as his mawla, has Ali as his mawla". Some versions add the additional sentence "O God, befriend the friend of Ali and be the enemy of his enemy."
caption: The Investiture of Ali at Ghadir Khumm, an illustration from Al-Biruni's Chronology of Ancient Nations
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