Appointment
to governor’s office in Sarahs
The
sustenance of the state and the regularity of its affairs depend on the
fruits of justice and on how these fruits taste. The Soltan of the world
will only have Allah’s grace if he rules justly. Since we have started
ruling this world by Allah’s will, we have been spending every effort
to provide an equal amount of protection for everyone and to approach
everyone with mercy. This task upon us is an order from Allah. We take
care of the residents of Sarahs, may Allah protect them, with due
attention and mercy. Thus, the administrator who will lead these people
must be experienced, persevering, persistent and to the fore in the
virtues. He should know about the pleasures and sorrows of life.
Nejmeddin fiark bears all these qualities.
He
spent the most beautiful times of his life at the disposal of his
nation. He engaged in significant affairs, he assumed high posts and he
proved to be successful. By Allah’s will, we deemed it proper to
appoint him as the governor of Sarahs and vicinities. This was a post
that was always the share of selected people. We ordered Nejmeddin to
stick to his duties with a pure heart and relaxed soul and solve
disputes in a confident manner. We ask him to act kindly and
respectfully toward religious leaders and scientists, and care for all
people with feelings of mercy. He will be responsible for their safety
and peace.
Poor men should not be subject to cruel acts as stated in a proverb,
“The day belongs to he who has a strong hand.” Foreign soldiers and
commanders of armies should not be permitted to collect taxes from the
public except upon displaying a document obtained from the supreme
authorities.
He
will prevent the citizens from paying arbitrarily fixed taxes, he will
leave no room for privileges, he will protect peace and justice.
According
to this decree, the tradesmen, religious leaders, sheikhs and the
descendants of the Prophet and residents of Sarahs will show respect to
Nejmeddin as long as he continues fulfilling his responsibilities, and
will consult him in every matter. They will treat well his
representative. Bahaüddin, Horasan’s Governor, should support
Nejmeddin in every respect. The two will join in maintaining the safety
of citizens depending on law, and help the citizens carry out their
transactions. The administrative office’s representative will inform
Nejmeddin’s representative as to the affairs being conducted, and the
two will protect the rights of the citizens. All Turkic people and
Tajiks will be bound by this order and they should be respectful toward
the administration of the governor. For this type of administration is
totally different from the state’s administrations in other places.
Nejmeddin’s representative will be responsible for the fulfilment of
this order, and the wage and taxes that relate to him should be fixed
upon the decision to be made. May Allah help and be with you!
(393-394.)
