LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF MAQNA


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



From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --



To Bani Janba and People of Maqna



Peace be on you. I have come to know that you are going to your villages. You will be in the security, when this writing reaches you. I have forgiven all your crimes. None shall be allowed to oppress you. For you is the guarantee of Allah and His Prophet. You shall be protected, just as we protect ourselves.



One fourth of the produce of datepalm gardens, Sea-Catch and the Yam Spun, is due from you. After its payment, you shall be exempt from Jizya and all kinds of free labour. If you will remain loyal, it shall be obligatory on us to honour your respectable people and to forgive all your past offences!



Towards the end of the holy letter, the following direction for the Muslims was written:



Whoever will treat the people of Maqna nicely, it shall be better for him and who ever will maltreat them, it shall be harmful for him.



A ruler for you, shall either be appointed from amongst you or from those connected with me



Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad



Note: The people of Maqna which is situated on the Gulf Aqaba, were Jews. They sent a messenger to the Prophet (S.A.W.) assuring him of their loyalty and requested for an injunction.