Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiETIQUETTE FOR LETTER WRITING
The text of the letter written by Hadrat Zaid bin Sabit (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) to Hadrat Amir Muawia was as follows:
From Zaid bin sabit a servant of Allah to Amirul Momineen Muawiyah. Peace and Mercy of Allah be on you Oh! Amirul Momineen. Before you, I praise the Lord beside Whom there is no one who deserves to be worshipped. (Subject matter of the letter). (The closing words are): We beseech ALLAH alone for guidance and protection from error and for wisdom to understand our affairs. Peace be on you, Oh Amirul Momineen: and (also) ALLAH’S mercy and His blessings and pardon.’
Written by Wahib on Thursday 12 days before the end of Ramadan, 42.A.H. [Al-Adab-ul-Mufrid]