Who has precedence when two men dispute ownership of an animal, one riding it and the other holding its reins?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The rider has precedence over the one holding the reins. This is because the rider's action regarding the animal is stronger, and his grasp is more confirmed (*yad akkad*), as he is the one fully utilizing its benefit. This ruling is established based on the principle of stronger utilization and possession.