LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF TIHAMA RANGE
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah
To the free people of Allah
All those who believe in Allah, offer prayers, and pay Zakat are
free from bondage. Muhammad (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) is their ruler. They
shall not be sent back, except to their own tribes and they shall not be
answerable for their past crimes. The people from whom their debt is due, shall
be made to pay it.
These people shall not be subjected to any oppression or outrage.
Whoever embraces Islam, shall be the responsibility of Allah and Prophet
Muhammad (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) in all the matters mentioned above.
May peace be on you.
Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad
Note: As mentioned earlier, Tihama is a long valley lying between
the Red Sea and Serat Hill. In the mountain range of Tihama lived people
belonging to a number of Arabian tribes. They had no regular occupation or
calling, but resorted to looting and waylaying. They sent a delegation to the
Holy Prophet (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) who assured them that their past
crimes would be condoned and their slaves would be free.
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