LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF MAQNA
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --
To Bani Janba and People of Maqna
Peace be on you. I have come to know that you are going to your
villages. You will be in the security, when this writing reaches you. I have
forgiven all your crimes. None shall be allowed to oppress you. For you is the
guarantee of Allah and His Prophet. You shall be protected, just as we protect
ourselves.
One fourth of the produce of datepalm gardens, Sea-Catch and the
Yam Spun, is due from you. After its payment, you shall be exempt from Jizya
and all kinds of free labour. If you will remain loyal, it shall be obligatory
on us to honour your respectable people and to forgive all your past offences!
Towards the end of the holy letter, the following direction for
the Muslims was written:
Whoever will treat the people of Maqna nicely, it shall be better
for him and who ever will maltreat them, it shall be harmful for him.
A ruler for you, shall either be appointed from amongst you or
from those connected with me
Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad
Note: The people of Maqna which is situated on the Gulf Aqaba,
were Jews. They sent a messenger to the Prophet (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam)
assuring him of their loyalty and requested for an injunction.
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