LETTER TO UKAIDIR, RULER OF
DUMAT-UL-JANDAL
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --
To Ukaidir and people of Duma.
Now that they have embraced Islam and given up idol worship.
The lands of the ponds of Duma, non-agricultural lands, un-owned
and nazool (state property) lands, armours and parts, shall be for us.
All rivers, springs, cultivated lands, trees, grass, etc., shall
be the property of the people of Duma.
Zakat shall not be levied on cattle, except those which graze in
meadows. Unaccounted for cattle, shall not be included in Zakat.
Prayers shall be offered on time, and Zakat paid honestly.
faithfulness is assured from our side to which Allah and all the Muslims present,
bear witness.
Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad
Note: Dumatul Jandal, at present known as Jauf, a big caravan
centre, is situated half way between Syria and Medinah. Kanana, a clan of
Arabia lived there. Although the clan was Arab, it had accepted Christianity
under the influence of the Roman Empire. Caesar had appointed Ukaidir as the
ruler of Duma, on his behalf. Ukaidir embraced Islam gladly and voluntarily.
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