... humbled and abased. Know that if you come to us as a Muslim, we will show you such light that your heart will be reassured and your worldly desires will vanish. Then, if we see goodness and suitability in you for the Muslims, and if you are treated as we treated Muhammad Khalid, known as Zagl, the former governor of Darfur, then when he came to us, he saw the truth and was overjoyed to meet us. He regretted the time he had wasted in his life on fleeting things. His heart was reassured by God, and he chose the hereafter, trusting in God. We appointed him over Darfur. Before that, Abd al-Qadir Sultain had written to us about his surrender. We honored him, and to this day, we desire to complete his training. He is now in great prosperity. Similarly, Sayyid Jum'ah, who was the administrator of Al-Qashr, we have now sent to the mentioned Muhammad Khalid to bring him to us for training and guidance. We have been informed of the good Islam of Al-Dumatri, his carpets, and the sincerity of his followers to us. The hereafter has confirmed this for him, as well as for all the prisoners of war in Darfur who have pledged allegiance to God, like the rest of the sultans of Darfur. They have all entrusted their affairs to us for the sake of God and His Messenger. Their surrender and their following us have been good. Similarly, King Adam, the king of Jiyāl, has now pledged allegiance. He has seen the truth and followed it sincerely. We have honored him, and he is now with us, having changed considerably. And so on. Every happy person must connect with us from all corners of the earth. As for he who refuses, God will seize him and punish him in the hereafter, as the Prophet, peace be upon him, has repeatedly indicated. And let it be known to you, Your Excellency Pasha, that all those who were killed by my hand, I had warned them first. I warned them and sent them warnings. I sent a warning to Ibn al-Shalāl, addressing him, and a warning to Hicks with many answers regarding the imamate, and a special answer for him and the elder of his army. We sent a reply to the Pasha of Al-Yad regarding the killing of our messengers. After he fell into our hands, we honored him and gave him a beautiful robe so that he might gradually move towards sincerity with God. We continue to honor him and give to him so that he may follow our example and be sincere with God, becoming one of the companions who are like oneself. But he did not become sincere and still...