What is the ruling on concluding a truce without specifying a time limit?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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A truce is not permissible absolutely without setting a fixed duration because this leads to the complete abandonment of Jihad. This is prohibited because it contradicts the essential nature of the agreement.