TO WA'IL BIN HUJAR

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



From Muhammad, Prophet of Allah--



To Wa'il Bin Hujar



As you have embraced Islam, I, therefore, let all your property and forts remain in your ownership. You shall, as usual, own them all.



However, you will have to give one tenth of the produce ('Ushr). The decision regarding the division shall be jointly made by two judges. Steps will be taken to see that oppression of no sort is committed against you, till the establishment of the rule of the religion.



Allah's Prophet and all the Muslims are your helpers in this matter.



Seal:Allah's Prophet Muhammad



Note: Wa'il had complained to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)that his relatives had illegally taken possession of his landed property. The Holy Prophet(S.A.W.) promised to give him much more than his demand and gave him the above orders. However, Wa'il was soon fed up with the worldly pomp and preferred to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) personally and was ultimately a prominent companion of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.). To those who grasp the real meaning of this life, temporal glamour becomes meaningless.