Is it obligatory to judge between a Muslim and a Dhimmi when they bring a dispute?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Jizya

Book 55 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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It is obligatory to judge between a Muslim and a Dhimmi when they bring their dispute to a Muslim judge. This is established based on the precedent set by Ali, who protected the Dhimmi from the Muslim's injustice and the Muslim from the Dhimmi's injustice.