Does highway robbery by *Ahl al-Dhimma* (protected non-Muslim subjects) nullify their covenant?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Highway Robbers

Book 52 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If the *Ahl al-Dhimma* cut roads, or if a *Dhimmi* is among Muslim highway robbers, there are two narrations regarding the nullification of their covenant. If it is ruled that their covenant is nullified, their lives and property become permissible under all circumstances.

Supporting text

If it is ruled that their covenant is not nullified by this act, they are judged according to the same rulings applied to Muslims.