Chapter: The Prophet (SAW) Acquired A Ring When He Wanted To Send Letters To The Non-Arabs

Hadith 2092 Part A

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Anas b. Malik reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) decided to write letters to the Byzantine (Emperor) they (his Companions) told him that they would not read a letter unless it is sealed. (Then) Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had a silver ring made (for himself), (its shape is so vivid in my mind) as if I see its brightness in the band of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and its engravement was (Muhammad, Messenger of Allah).

Hadith 2092 Part B

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Anas reported that when Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) decided to write (letters) to non-Arabs (i. e. Persian and Byzantine Emperors) it was said to him that the non-Arabs would not accept a letter but that having a seal over it; so he (the Holy Prophet) got a silver ring made. He (Anas) said

I perceive as if I am looking at its brightness in his hand.

Hadith 2092 Part C

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Anas reported

that when Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) decided to write to the Kisra (the King of Persia) , Caesar (Emperor of Rome) , and the Negus (the Emperor of Abyssinia) , it was said to him that they would not accept the letter without the seal over it ; so Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) got a seal made , the ring of which was made of silver and there was engraved on it : "Muhammad , the Messenger of Allah."