LETTER TO USAIBUKHT BIN ABDULLAH,
CHIEF OF HAJAR
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah
To Usaibukht Bin Abdullah, Chief of Hajar.
Aqr'a brought your letter and made a recommendation on of your
tribe. I have accepted his recommendation. I convey you the good news that I
agree to what you have asked for and you have demanded, in accordance with your
wishes. but to it seems reasonable that you explain your demands.
If you come here, you will be honoured. Even if you are to come,
there is respect for you in my heart.
Although I do not seek any present, but if you want to send me a present,
I shall gladly accept it.
My workers have spoken of high and esteemed level of your rank. I
exhort you to give full regard to prayers, Zakat and relationship with the
Muslims.
I have proposed the name of Banu Abdullah for your community. You
should order your people to say prayers and do good deeds and obtain for
yourself the happy news.
May peace be on you and your community of believers.
Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad
Note: Usaibukht also called Sehbukht, was the Chieftain of Hajar
which was, at one time, a big city and is a part of the Arabian province of
Al-Hisa and is situated on the Persian Gulf. Usaibukht gladly embraced Islam.
The Holy Prophet (Sal Allaho Alehe Wasallam) also addressed the following
letter to Banu Abdullah.
