What is the ruling if non-Muslims release a person on the condition that he resides among them?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If they release him on the condition that he resides among them, the condition they set is obligatory upon him based on the Prophet's saying, 'Muslims are bound by their conditions.'

Supporting text

The companions of Shafi'i hold that this condition is not binding upon him.