What is the required evidence for claiming the spoils of a killed enemy?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Jihad
Primary text
The evidence required for claiming the spoils (salab) of a slain enemy is two male witnesses, as indicated by the Prophet, peace be upon him, stating, 'Whoever kills a victim, for whom he has evidence, shall have his spoils.' The term 'bayyinah' in this context refers to two witnesses.
Supporting text
A group of Hadith scholars maintain that the claim should be settled with one witness and an oath, treating it as a financial claim. Another possibility suggests that one witness alone is sufficient without an oath, referencing the Prophet's acceptance of testimony for Abu Qatadah without an accompanying oath.