Published on 12th May 2002

Letter to the King of Ethiopia

By Prophet Muhammad ('s)

SEAL: ALLAH'S PROPHET MUHAMMAD (pbuhahf) The noble prophet of Islam, Muhammed (peace be upon him and His Family) used to sign letters or pacts using his seal. The original seal as preserved in the Topkapi museum is attached below with one of letters from blessed messenger of Islam.

Letter To The King Of Ethiopia

In The Name Of Allah, The Compassionate, The Merciful

From Muhammad ('s) the Prophet of Allah to Negus, King of Ethiopia.

Peace be on him who follows the guidance. I praise Allah Who alone is to be worshipped. He is the Master of the entire universe. He is Sublime. Only He is the haven of peace and security. I testify that Isa (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary) is the spirit of Allah and His word, which He communed to Maryam (Mary), the pious and thus she became the mother of Allah's Prophet Isa ('a). Thus Allah created him from His spirit and infused it into Maryam just as He made Adam ('a) with His powerful hand.

Now I invite you to accept the obedience, sympathy, and love of Allah Who is One and Who is without an associate. You should follow me and should believe in the message of Allah which I have brought.

I call you and your army towards Allah Who is worthy of all respect and esteem. I have thus discharged my duty of conveying His message and advice. You should accept it, May peace be on the followers of the guidance.

Provided with kind permission of Dr Shuja. May Allah [swt] place his blessings upon him and his family.