Is a slave who fights in a raid without the permission of his master entitled to a share of the spoils?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

A slave who fights in a raid without the permission of his master is not entitled to a share of the spoils. This is because his participation in the raid constitutes an act of disobedience (asi) to his master, placing him in the same category as the disheartener and the saboteur.