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
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.