It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said during his final illness: "Pour water from seven water skins over me, whose mouths have not been untied, perhaps I will feel some relief and be able to speak to the people." Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says: We seated the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in a tub belonging to Sayyidah Hafsa (may Allah be pleased with her), which was made of copper, and we began to pour water over him from those water skins, until the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) began to gesture to us that you have completed the task. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) went outside (towards the mosque).
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أهم أحداث السنة الحادية عشرة للهجرة / 11012
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 198، 4442، 5714 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 25915 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 26440»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … If there is a need, more water may also be used.
In the narration of Sahih Bukhari, it is mentioned that then the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam went to the people, led them in prayer, and then addressed them.
From the narration of Sunan al-Darimi, it is understood that this was the last address of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam to the noble Companions.
From the hadith narrated by Sayyiduna Jundub radi Allahu anhu in Sahih Muslim, it is established that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam delivered this address five days before his passing (and it was a Thursday).