Power manifestations of the Sirah : examining the letters and treaties of the Messenger of Allah

Examining the letters and Treaties of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. Table of Contents Foreword Transliteration Chart Introduction Notes and References Chapter 1: Muslim Migration to Abyssinia: The Prophet's (pbuh) First Emissaries Makkan Society at the Advent of Islam Migration to Abyssinia Introduction of the Written Script in Makkah Earliest Compilation of Letters and Documents Contents of the First Letter Contents of the Second Letter ‘Amr ibn Umayyah al-Damri Discovery of the Original Letter in 1936CE Conclusion Notes and References Chapter 2: The Significance of the Pacts of ‘Aqabah The Second Pact of ‘Aqabah Notes and References Chapter 3: The Covenant of Madinah Yathrib at the Time of the Hijrah Jewish Presence in the Arabian Peninsula Binding Important Constituencies into an Agreement The Covenant of Madinah Defining the Boundaries of the State Leadership and Authority of the Prophet (pbuh) The Concept of One Ummah Peace and Justice in Society On the Treachery of the Yahud Review of Some Contemporary Constitutions Notes and References Chapter 4: Treaties with the Tribes Outside of Madinah The Damrah Tribe Text of the Treaty with Banu Damrah The Juhaynah Tribe Text of the Treaty with Juhaynah Treaty with Banu Zur‘ah and Banu Rab‘ah Treaty with the Muzaynah Tribe Treaty with Banu Mudlij Treaty with Banu Ghifar Ashja‘ and ‘Amir ibn Akramah Letter to ‘Amr ibn Murrah al-Juhani Notes and References Chapter 5: The Treaty of Hudaybiyah Background Terms of the Treaty A Manifest Victory The Expedition to Khaybar Consequences of Hudaybiyah Notes and References Chaper 6: Letters to Rulers, Kings, and Governors Outside Arabia Two Superpowers The Prophet’s (pbuh) Letter to the New Abyssinian King The Prophet’s (pbuh) Letter to Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium The Prophet’s (pbuh) Letter to the Ruler of Damascus The Prophet’s (pbuh) Letter to Chosroe, King of Persia The Prophet’s (pbuh) Letter to Muqawqis, Ruler of Alexandria Discovery of the Letter to Muqawqis in Egypt Nature of the Prophetic Da‘wah How Superpowers React to Issues of Truth and Justice Notes and References Chapter 7: The Prophet's (pbuh) Hajjah al-Wada‘ and Farewell Khutbah at ‘Arafat Economic Justice Social Justice Cultivation of the Islamic Personality A Final Word Bibliography Index of Arabic Words General Index Power Manifestations of the Sirah examines the just exercise of soft and hard power by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the form of letters, treaties, the development of new social conventions, and warfare in order to consolidate the first Islamic State in Madinah. The author, Zafar Bangash, examines the norms of the society, contrasting the historical conditions in Makkah and Madinah, in which the Prophet (pbuh) conducted his numerous correspondences and treaty obligations. In particular the book looks at the Prophet's (pbuh) power prerogatives as they pertain to the Muslim migration to Abyssinia; the significance of the Pacts of Aqabah; the Covenant of Madinah; treaties with Arabian tribes outside of Madinah; the Treaty of Hudaybiyah; letters to rulers, kings, and governors outside of Arabia; and the Farewell Khutbah at Mt. Arafat.