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Nahjul Balagha: Letter 67 - A letter to Qutham bin Abbas
After glorifying Allah and praising the Holy Prophet (s) be it known to you
that you should make all the necessary arrangements for the festival of Hajj
and remind people of the importance of the Days of Allah (days reserved for
special religious functions, for instance, Eid, Hajj, Ramadhan, etc.) and
how they are to be observed. Hold meetings and audiences (during these days)
in the mornings and evenings. Give proper answers and guidance to those who
ask questions about religion and religious observances and functions. Educate
those who are ignorant. Hold discussions and exchange views with educated
and learned people. None should carry your message to the people but your
tongue and let none come between you and those who want to approach you (not
even a door-keeper or a guard). Do not let the deserving and needy people go from you with empty hands, if
they come to ask favour of you. Remember that if you once send away a really
needy person with a curt refusal, and if you grant the favour on his second
approach, you will not get the credit of being sympathetic and generous to
him. Beware of the Public Treasury. Spend its money on the poor people of your
province. Find them out (if they do not come to you) and meet their necessities.
If any surplus amount is left over after such expenditure then send the amount
to the centre so that it may meet the requirements of the poor throughout
the State. Order the citizens of Makkah not to charge rent of the quarters they give
to the pilgrims because Allah has decreed that in this Holy City the permanent
residents and the pilgrims have equal status and rights. May Allah enable
us to do the things which He approves and likes. Article continued at... Source: al-islam.org Title: A letter to Qutham bin Abbas (brother of Abdullah bin Abbas), who was the Governor of Makkah. Link: Click Here For Full Length |
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