Category: Letters of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.)

In the six year A.H., the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) decided to send messages to the kings beyond Arabia calling them to Islam. The Prophet attached great importance to this initiative. These messengers were going to distant lands with whom there was no agreement or treaty. They did not know the languages of these lands nor anything about the ways and disposition of their rulers. They were to invite these rulers to give up their religion and forsake their power and glory and enter the religion of a people who shortly before were almost their subjects. The mission was undoubtedly hazardous.

To make known his plan, the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) called his companions together and addressed them. He started by praising God and thanking Him. He then recited the Shahadah and went on:

"I want to send some of you to the rulers of foreign lands but don't dispute with me as the Israelites disputed with Jesus, the son of Mary.
"O Prophet of God, we shall carry out whatever you wish," they responded. "Send us wherever you desire."

The Prophet commissioned six of his Sahabah to carry his letters to Arab and foreign rulers. In order to authenticate the credentials of his envoys, a silver seal was made in which were graven the words: “ Muhammad the Messenger of Allâh.” Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) himself was unlettered, so the writings of his messages were done by Sahabah. Envoys were chosen on the basis of their experience and knowledge, and sent on their errands in Muharram in the year 7 A.H., a few days before heading for Khaibar.

A Letter to Harith bin Abi Shamir Al-Ghassani, King of Damascus

“In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.From Muhammad, Messenger of Allâh to Al-Harith bin Abi Shamir.Peace be upon him who follows true guidance, believes in it and regards it as true. I invite you tobelieve in Allâh Alone with no associate, thenceafter your kingdom will remain yours.”Shuja‘ bin Wahab had the… Continue reading A Letter to Harith bin Abi Shamir Al-Ghassani, King of Damascus

A Letter to Haudha bin

“In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.From Muhammad, Messenger of Allâh to Haudha bin ‘Ali:Peace be upon him who follows true guidance. Be informed that my religion shall prevaileverywhere. You should accept Islam, and whatever under your command shall remain yours.” The envoy chosen was Sulait bin ‘Amr Al-‘Amiri, who after… Continue reading A Letter to Haudha bin

A Letter to Mundhir bin Sawa, Governor of Bahrain

The Prophet (Peace be upon him) despatched ‘Al-‘Ala’ bin Al-Hadrami to the governor of Bahrain,carrying a letter inviting him to embrace Islam. In reply, Al-Mundhir bin Sawa wrote the followingletter:“Allâh’s Messenger (Peace be upon him)! I received your injunctions. Prior to this, I read your letter,which you wrote to the people of Bahrain extending to… Continue reading A Letter to Mundhir bin Sawa, Governor of Bahrain

A Letter to Chosroes, Emperor of Persia

“In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.From Muhammad, the Messenger of Allâh to Chosroes, king of Persia.Peace be upon him who follows true guidance, believes in Allâh and His Messenger and testifies that there is no god but Allâh Alone with no associate, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.… Continue reading A Letter to Chosroes, Emperor of Persia

Letter to the Vicegerent of Egypt, called Muqawqas

The Prophet (s.a.a.w.) wrote to Juraij bin Matta, called Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt and Alexandria saying: “In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. From Muhammad servant of Allâh and His Messenger to Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt.Peace be upon him who follows true guidance. Thereafter, I invite you to accept Islam. Therefore,… Continue reading Letter to the Vicegerent of Egypt, called Muqawqas