LETTER TO UKAIDIR, RULER OF DUMAT-UL-JANDAL


In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.



From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --



To Ukaidir and people of Duma.



Now that they have embraced Islam and given up idol worship.



The lands of the ponds of Duma, non-agricultural lands, un-owned and nazool(state property) lands, armours and parts, shall be for us.



All rivers, springs, cultivated lands, trees, grass, etc., shall be the property of the people of Duma.



Zakat shall not be levied on cattle, except those which graze in meadows. Unaccounted for cattle, shall not be included in Zakat.



Prayers shall be offered on time, and Zakat paid honestly. faithfulness is assured from our side to which Allah and all the Muslims present, bear witness.



Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad



Note: Dumatul Jandal, at present known as Jauf, a big caravan centre, is situated half way between Syria and Medinah. Kanana, a clan of Arabia lived there. Although the clan was Arab, it had accepted Christianity under the influence of the Roman Empire. Caesar had appointed Ukaidir as the ruler of Duma, on his behalf. Ukaidir embraced Islam gladly and voluntarily.