LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF TIHAMA RANGE - LETTERS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Letters & Treaties of Muhammad the Messenger of Allah

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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LETTER TO BUDAIL BIN WARAQA - LETTERS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Letters & Treaties of Muhammad the Messenger of Allah

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.

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