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 (S.A.W.) 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 (S.A.W.) The tribe informed the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) of the invasion by the Quraish and the Jews, on Medinah.



The tribe lived in the Tihama Valley lying towards the South Mecca, along the Red Sea and the Serat Mountain. Aslam was a branch of this tribe. Its people presented themselves to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and accepted Islam. The Prophet wrote the to the tribe.