The view of Abu Hanifa regarding the nullification of a covenant due to violation.

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jizya

Book 55 · Issue 8 · Bab 1

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Primary text

Abu Hanifa holds that the covenant is not nullified except by refusal to submit to the Imam in a manner that makes collecting Jizya impossible.

Supporting text

The supporting evidence is a narration that Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) dealt severely with a man who attempted to force a Muslim woman into adultery, stating this was not what the treaty permitted. Furthermore, violations causing harm to Muslims resemble refusing to pay Jizya.