What is the ruling regarding a warrior choosing to stay on the shore while the army campaigns at sea?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If an army campaigns at sea and a man wishes to remain on the coast, he must seek permission from the commander who has authority over all the vessels. It is insufficient for him to seek permission only from the commander of his specific vessel. This is the view established by Ahmad.