What is the ruling on an abandoned infant found in a land that was Muslim, then taken over by polytheists, and subsequently returned to Muslim control where the original inhabitants were allowed to remain under Jizya (poll tax)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Foundlings

Book 30 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

This situation is ruled the same as the second category of Dar al-Islam; the infant's status depends on the presence or absence of Muslims, following the ruling related to previously conquered territories.