SIRAJ 2026 EDITION1448 AH
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Back to 39 EpochsEpoch 29 of 39
Madinan Era
7 AH (628 CE)
Madinah → Byzantium, Persia, Egypt, Abyssinia, Oman, Bahrain

Diplomatic Letters to Emperors & Kings

رَسَائِلُ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ إِلَى المُلُوكِ وَالأُمَرَاء

The universalization of the message: sending sealed diplomatic letters to Heraclius, Chosroes II, Muqawqis, and regional kings.

Historical & Scholarly Account

With the peace of Hudaybiyyah secured, the Prophet ﷺ expanded the Da'wah globally, confirming Islam as a universal guidance for all humankind. He had a silver signet ring engraved with: **مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله** (Muhammad Rasul Allah) and dispatched emissaries with personalized, respectful letters to the rulers of the world: Heraclius (Emperor of Byzantine Rome), Chosroes II (King of Persian Empire), Al-Muqawqis (Ruler of Egypt), Al-Najashi (King of Abyssinia), and the Kings of Oman and Bahrain. Heraclius questioned Abu Sufyan and acknowledged Muhammad's prophetic signs. Chosroes arrogantly tore the letter, upon which the Prophet ﷺ predicted the tearing of his empire.

Transformative Lessons for the Modern Believer

The global, universal nature of Islam beyond Arab borders.
Diplomatic etiquette, respectful address of heads of state, and ethical engagement.
The fulfillment of prophetic predictions regarding global empires.

Key Historical Personalities in this Epoch

Dihyah al-KalbiAbdullah ibn HudhafahHatib ibn Abi Balta'ahHeracliusAl-Muqawqis
Primary Scholarly Sources
  • Sahih al-Bukhari (7 - Hadith of Heraclius)
  • Sahih Muslim (1773)
  • Sirat Ibn Hisham

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