Does the precedent of the Ansar's claim against the Jews of Khaybar validate claims against the unspecified?
Chapter on Qasamah (Oaths regarding murder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)
Primary text
The claim made by the Ansar, which the Messenger of Allah accepted, was not the specific disputed claim under consideration, as the condition for the disputed claim requires the defendant's presence or the impossibility of their presence. The Prophet (peace be upon him) clarified that a claim is only valid against a single, specified person through his statement: 'You shall swear an oath against one man among them, and he shall be delivered to you by his bridle.' This demonstrates that a claim is not valid against an unspecified party.