History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c80.s6.35

v5.c80.s6.35

NINTH,—You should treat the Sayyids of Barha, who are worthy of blessing, according to the Quranic verse, ‘GIVE UNTO THE NEAR RELATIONS [OF THE PROPHET] THEIR DUES,’ and never grow slack in honouring and favouring them. Inasmuch as, according to the blessed verse, ‘I SAY I DO NOT ASK OF YOU ANY RECOMPENSE FOR IT EXCEPT LOVE TO [MY] KINSMEN,’ love for this family is THE WAGES OF [MUHAMMAD’S] PROPHETSHIP, you should never be wanting [in respect for them], and it will bear fruit in this world and the next. But you should be extremely cautious in dealing with the Sayyids of Barha. Be not wanting in love of them at heart, but externally do not increase their rank, because a strong partner in the government soon wants to seize the kingship for himself. If you let them take the reins ever so little, the result will be your own disgrace.