LETTER TO MUSAILMA KAZZAB (THE LIAR)


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



From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah --



To Musailma Kazzab



Peace be on him, who follows guidance.



Land is that of Allah, Who makes, anyone of his men, whom He desires, its inheritor.



And good ending is for those who fear Allah'



Seal: Allah's Prophet Muhammad

Note: It has previously been mentioned that Hauza, the Governor of Yamama had written to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) that in case the Prophet was agreeable to include him in his government, he was ready to accept Islam. This demand was rejected by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.). After the death of Hauza, Musailma succeeded him. Immediately thereafter he falsely declared himself a prophet and wrote to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) that he had been associated in the prophethood and therefore, half the country should be given to him. In reply the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) had a verse of the Holy Quran from Surah A'raf written, translation of which appears above and had it sent to Musailma. Such a brief and yet so eloquent a reply, has no parallel.



Musailma was killed in a battle with Khalid bin Waleed (R.A.A.), after the passing away of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.).