What is the ruling on the division of spoils (*ghanimah*) taken during Jihad without a ruling Imam?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If spoils are obtained, the people possessing them must divide them according to the stipulations of the Sharia. However, the Judge states that the division of female captives (*imā’*) must be postponed until an Imam is established as a precaution to protect their chastity (furooj).

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