Is a non-Muslim trader permitted to stay in Hijaz to sell their merchandise if necessary?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jizya

Book 55 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the need arises for the trader to remain to sell their merchandise, it is plausible that this is permitted because compelling them to abandon or carry their goods results in the loss of their property. Preventing entry with merchandise altogether would cut off supply lines, causing harm to the inhabitants of Hijaz.

Supporting text

It is plausible that remaining is prohibited because the need to stay stems from the trader's own choice concerning their stay.