What is the ruling regarding the treatment of the defeated party after one rebel group is overcome?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Fighting Rebellious Groups

Book 49 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

After the Imam defeats one party, he shall not fight those who were with the defeated group until he calls them back to obedience, because they have already come under his protection (aman). This is the position of Al-Shafi'i.