It is narrated from Hazrat Uthman bin Abi al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) that a delegation of Banu Thaqif came to the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) accommodated them in the mosque so that their hearts might soften. They presented these conditions before the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) for accepting Islam: that they would not participate in jihad, would not give zakat, would not perform prayer, and no outsider would be appointed as their leader. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Your condition is accepted that you will not be called for jihad, zakat will not be taken from you (before a year passes or in case you are not liable), and no outsider will be appointed as your leader. 18075. And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: There is no good in that religion in which there is no bowing (prayer). 18076. Hazrat Uthman bin Abi al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) submitted: O Messenger of Allah! (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Teach me the Qur'an and appoint me as the imam of my people.