[Reader-list] Advisory on Non-Muslims (by the Sufi (?) 'Shah Hamdan' of Kashmir)

[Kshmendra Kaul]

The 'advisory' listed below is apparently from a translation in Dr Abdul Qayum Rafiqi's book "Sufism in Kashmir". Dr Rafiqi is considered to be an authority on Sufism in Kashmir.
 
The list is from "Zakhiraat ul Mulak", written by Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (14th century) who is much reverred in Kashmir as "Shah Hamdan". 
 
  1) The Hindus will not construct any new temples under the rule of Muslims.
 
  2) They will not repair old temples fallen into ruins.
 
  3) They will respect Muslims.
   
  4) They will not dress like Muslims.
  
  5) They will not ride a horse with saddle & bridle.
 
  6) They will not put on a ring on their fingers.

  7) They will not carry swords or bows & arrows.

  8) They will not adopt Muslim names.
 
  9) They will not harbour spies or act as spies.
 
  10) If any relation of theirs wants to embrace Islam, they will not oppose it.
 
  11) If a Muslim comes to attend a Hindu meeting he will be respectfully received.
 
  12) They will receive Muslim travelers into their houses & provide them hospitality.
 
  13) They will not prevent Muslim travelers from staying in their temples & shrines.
 
  14) They will not mourn their dead loudly.
 
  15) They will not buy Muslim slaves.
 
  16) They will not build houses in neighbourhood of Muslims.
 
  17) They will not sell intoxicating drinks.
 
  18) They will not carry their dead near the grave-yards of Muslims.
 
  19) They will not openly practice their customs & usages among Muslims.
 
  20) They will not give up their traditional dress so that they can be distinguished from  Muslims
 
 
Kshmendra