This letter is (a piece of) advice to the Sultân.[1] Mu’âz bin Jebel relates: (One day) the
Messenger of Allah ‘sall-Allâhu alaihi wa sallam’ held me by the hand. After
walking for a few steps, he said, “Yâ Mu’âz! Act with taqwâ
steadily. Always tell the truth. Abide by your promises. Never commit a breach
of trust. Have mercy on orphans. Observe the rightsof your neighbor. Do not
become angry with anyone.Always talk softly. Greet every Muslim. Know that an
Imâmis necessary. Learn the knowledge of fiqh, which is the waytaught by Qur’ân
al-kerîm, and never turn away from theseteachings.
Whatever you do, think of the Hereafter. Prepareyourself for the Judgement Day.
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[1] The sixth Sultân of India, Alemghîr Muhammad Evrenghzîb, passed away in 1118 [A.D. 1707]. He ruled over India fifty years with justice and served Islam.
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Do not set your heart tothe world. Always do what is beautiful and useful! Do notbackbite any Muslim. Never bear false witness. Admit the right word. Do not revolt against an Imâm (religious leader)who administers justice. Do not arouse fitna on the earth. Always make dhikr of Allah. Make secret tawba for yoursecret sins. Make open tawba for your open sins!” Abdullah ibni ’Umar relates: Someone asked the Messenger of Allah, “How many times should I pardon my servant?” There was no answer. So the person asked again. The Messenger stated, “Pardon him seventy times daily!” O Emîr-ul-mu’minîn! I present my regards and love to you. I should like to express my gratitude. I am very thankful to see you in safety and peace and also for the services you have rendered to Islam and for the supports you have given to the Sharî’at. My disciples and I have been wishing you a long life and praying very earnestly day and night that you be given more strength and that you be victorious over your enemies. Relying on the fact that sincere benedictions pronounced (over a person) in absentia are more likely to be accepted, we carry on our prayers. May thine sun ofsultanate and sovereignty always shine on high horizons! Âmîn.