What is the ruling on consuming livestock seized by the enemy and later recovered by Muslims?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If buffaloes (jawamis) that the enemy drove away for Muslims are recovered, consumption is prohibited if their rightful owner is known. This principle emphasizes that knowledge of ownership prevents the item from entering distribution as spoils.