LETTER TO
BUDAIL BIN WARAQA
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah--
To Budail bin Waraqa, etc.
I praise Allah except whom there is no god.
Thereafter, you should know that the people of Tihama are
the dearest to me and in relationship are the nearest to me. Whatever I like
myself, I like for the one who migrates from amongst you, although he may
migrate to a place in his own region. I shall deserve the same treatment as the
people of Tihama.
I value the people of Tihama and nothing would be done from
my side, as is not in accordance with their dignity.
At the time of my treaty with the tribes of Arabia, your
people should feel secure.
Alqama son of Ulasa and Houza's two sons have already
embraced Islam and both of them have migrated, and have taken bai'at(vow) on
the same terms as the people of Ikrama have done. We are all equal as regards
Halal permissible) and Haram (forbidden) By Allah, I do not say anything
incorrect to you. Allah shall certainly love you.
Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad
Note: Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet
(Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) had entered into a treaty with the Khuza'a tribe to
help each other and descendants of each other. The tribe, therefore, always
helped the Holy Prophet (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) The tribe informed the Holy
Prophet (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) of the invasion by the Quraish and the
Jews, on Medinah.
The tribe lived in the Tihama Valley lying towards the
South Makkah, along the Red Sea and the Serat Mountain. Aslam was a branch of
this tribe. Its people presented themselves to the Holy Prophet (Sal Allaho
Alehe Wasallam) and accepted Islam. The Prophet wrote to the tribe.
