Is it permissible to commence fighting or raiding before announcing the abrogation of a treaty?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is impermissible to initiate fighting or a raid before informing them of the abrogation of the covenant due to the aforementioned verse. Furthermore, they are secure under the treaty's protection, making their killing or the seizure of their property unlawful.