PACT OF AKBAR BIN ABDUL QAIS


In the name Of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful



From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --



To Akbar bin Abdul Qais



1. In the days of ignorance, those of them, who took part in mischief and riots and the sins they committed, Allah and His Prophet have no responsibility therein. But in future, it shall be obligatory on these people to fulfil their promise.



2. Neither shall the supply of their provisions and grains be interfered with, nor shall they be harassed at the time of the ripening of fruit.



3. They shall have the right to the use of the collected rain water.



4. 'Ula bin Al Hazarmi (R.A.A.) shall continue to supervise them on behalf of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.). It is obligatory on the people of Bahrain to co-operate with him.



5. It shall be incumbent on the Muslim army to share with them the goods captured in religious wars and treat them fairly and justly. At the time of religious wars moderation and the middle course of action, should be kept in view.



6. The two parties shall not be entitled to an alteration in this pact; These people shall neither alter any pact, or depart from it.



7. Allah and His Prophet testify to this pact.'





Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad





Note: A chieftain of Bahrain, named Akbar bin Qais went with a delegation of his clan to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and stated that as their way was unsafe, they were not in a position to come to him easily. They, therefore, requested that they be taught religious matters with the help of which they could distinguish between right and wrong, so that they could take them to their clan. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) taught them about the Oneness of Allah, his prophethood, prayers, Zakat, fasts etc. He also gave them the above pact.



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