1. The signatories hereto are authorized to bind the parties they represent and all

persons under their authority are bound by the terms and the undertakings given

in terms of this agreement.

2. Each of the parties bears witness that there in none worthy of Worship besides

Allah, and Muhammad, (peace be upon him) is His messenger

3. To the extent necessary , all signatories hereto repent from all acts that cause the

displeasure of Allah, the mighty and sovereign, and are guided in this regard by

the following ayaat:

“Oh my servants who brought harm on their own souls, do not despair of Allah’s

from your Lord…..”(As Zumar, verses 53-54)

4. This is an agreement governing relations between the parties all of whom

(including those who follow them) are Believers. They form one nation -- Ummah.

5. The parties have concluded this agreement in order to fulfill the obligations that

arise from the following Verses of the Holy Quran which forms the basis of their

agreement:

"And if two parties or groups among the believers start fighting make peace

6. This agreement shall remain in force and be binding on each of the parties and

their members for a period of two years

7. By no later than 6 months prior to the end of the two year period, the parties shall

commence renegotiating the terms of this agreement. Should a new agreement

not be concluded before the the expiry of the two year period, the terms of this

agreement shall continue to apply and will remain binding until superseded by the

conclusion of another agreement

8.The parties and their members agree to abide by the following undertakings.

8.1. The Believers, who fear Allah, will oppose the rebellious elements and

those that encourage injustice or sin, or enmity or corruption among

Believers.

8.2. If anyone is guilty of any such act all the Believers will oppose him even if

he be the son of any one of them.

8.3. A Believer will not kill another Believer, for the sake of an un-Believer.

(i.e. even though the un-Believer is his close relative).

8.4. No Believer will help an un-Believer against a Believer.

8.5. Protection (when given) in the Name of Allah will be common. The

weakest among Believers may give protection (In the Name of Allah) and

it will be binding on all Believers.

8.6. Believers are all friends to each other to the exclusion of all others.

8.7.The peace of each of the parties to this agreement cannot be divided. (it

is either peace or war for all. It cannot be that one party is at war with an

UN- believer and another party is at peace).

8.8. No separate peace will be made by anyone of the parties when

Believers are fighting in the Path of Allah.

8.9. Conditions of peace and war and the accompanying ease or hardships

must be fair and equitable to all parties and believers alike.

8.10. The Believers must avenge the blood of one another when fighting in the

Path of Allah

8.11. Any one who kills another without warning (there being no just cause for

it) amounts to his slaying himself and his household, unless the killing

was done due to a wrong being done to him.

8.12. If anyone attacks anyone who is a party to this agreement the others

must come to his help.

8.13. The parties to this agreement must seek mutual advice and consultation.

Those who avoid mutual consultation do so because of lack of sincerity

and loyalty.

8.14. A party will not be made liable for misdeeds of its ally.

8.15. Anyone (any individual or party) who is wronged must be helped.

8.16. None of the parties to this agreement ( including their members or

persons falling under their authority ) shall proclaim takfeer or label any

other party to this agreement Munafiq ,Khawarij , while this agreement

remains in force,unless such declaration has been made by the dispute

council

8.17.Each territory under the control of each party will be a sanctuary for all

Believers .

8.18. A stranger (individual) who has been given protection (by any one party

to this agreement) in the area controlled by such party (“the territory”) ,will

be treated as his host (who has given him protection) and while (he is)

doing no harm ,is not committing any crime, and remains in the territory .

8.19. This agreement will not (be employed to) protect one who is unjust or

commits a crime (against other parties of the agreement).

8.20. Whether an individual goes out to fight (in accordance with the terms of

this agreement) or remains in his home, he will be safe unless he has

committed a crime or is a sinner. (i.e. No one will be punished in his

individual capacity for not having gone out to fight in accordance with the

terms of this agreement).

9. Any differences or disputes or alleged breaches of this agreement between the

parties or any party to this agreement shall be settled strictly in terms of this

agreement.

10. For the duration of this agreement each party shall respect the territory controlled

by any other party to this agreement provided that such territory is governed

according to the Sharia and no other law.

11. Adherence to the Quran and Sunnah shall constitute general principles of the

territorial law.

12. The parties to this agreement shall offer its citizens an area of freedom, security

and justice without internal frontiers, in which the free movement of all believers is

ensured.

13. Any territorial dispute between the parties shall be referred to the dispute council

who shall mediate the dispute.

14. Any non-believer or non-believing nation that is at war with any party to this

agreement and their allies will not be given protection by any party to this

agreement.

15. The parties to this agreement are bound to help each other in the event of an

attack on the territory under their respective control. If anyone attacks anyone who

is a party to this agreement the other must come to his help.

16. Each party shall ensure that it , its followers and citizens carry out the obligation to

pay blood money whenever blood money is required to be paid under the Sharia.

17. A prisoner may be killed, ransomed or freed according to the principles of the

Sharia . The manner of treatment of prisoners by the Holy Prophet saw shall be a model to aspire to.The decision of the head of each party made in accordance with this

general principle will be accepted by all other parties

18. The parties commit themselves to the following principles: :

18.1. In case of war with anybody all parties  will redeem

their prisoners with kindness and justice according to practice among

Believers and not in accordance with pre-Islamic notions.

19. Each party to this agreement shall appoint 1 person to a council that is hereby

established and is known as the dispute council.

20. The dispute council shall :

20.1. Within 3 months of the conclusion of this agreement, and by consensus :

20.1.1. Appoint a panel of suitably qualified judges ,

20.1.2. Adopt rules for the removal of judges, the filling of vacancies

and the conduct of proceedings before the judges

20.1.3. Adopt rules governing dispute resolution

20.1.4. Adopt rules governing appeals to it in respect of decisions made

by a judge

20.1.5. Do all such things as may be necessary to achieve the object of

shariah compliant, fair and equitable dispute resolution

20.2. Promote economic, social and territorial cohesion, and solidarity amongst

the parties.

20.3. Monitor compliance with the terms of this agreement

20.4. Resolve disputes in terms of this agreement

20.5. Promote peace and harmony between the parties

20.6. Consult with all the parties to this agreement to establish and develop

20.6.1. a common monetary system

20.6.2. guiding principles regarding matters not covered by this

agreement

20.6.3. strategies to unify the parties under one leader

20 There is hereby established a fund to be known as the Treaty Fund,

which shall be utilized to enable the dispute council to fulfill its

obligations in terms of this agreement

21 Each party to this agreement shall contribute to the Treaty Fund ,

22 The dispute council shall, in a fair and equitable manner, determine

the amount to be contributed by each party to the Treaty Fund and

the dates of payment

21. Any dispute that arises between any Party and another Party to this agreement

must be referred to the dispute council

22. The dispute council shall attempt to conciliate the dispute and if such attempt fails

to achieve a conciliation within 30 days (or such extended or shorter period as the

council may determine), of the referral of the dispute, it shall refer the dispute to a

judge or judges, appointed by it under clause 20 .

23. Subject to clause J 24 ,the parties agree that they are bound by the decisions of

the judge(s)

24. A decision of an arbitrator or arbitrators may be overruled by the unanimous

decision of the dispute council. GENERAL

25. The parties accept everything in this agreement and every judgment made

hereunder, which is for (bringing about) piety, unity and goodness.

26. This document will not (be employed to) protect one who is unjust or commits a

crime (against other parties of the Pact).

SIGNATORIES (Please indicate under the signature, you full name, the name of

organisation/ group represented, the capacity of signatory and date signed. The

signatory warrants that he is duly authorized. All signatures must be accompanied

by two witnesses who must sign next to the signatory plus the witnesses must

indicate their full names)

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