Is a raider permitted to wash his clothes with soap obtained in enemy territory?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Ahmad stated that a raider is not permitted to wash his clothes with soap because soap is neither food nor fodder, but is intended for enhancement and adornment, thus not falling under the meaning of necessity covered by food and fodder.