What is the legal classification of the cultivated land (*as-Sawad*)?

Chapter on Zakat on Crops and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 3 · Bab 4

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Primary text

The cultivated land (*as-Sawad*) was conquered by Muslims by force (*'anwah*), with the exception of land taken by treaty, such as the land of Hira and the land of Manqya.

Supporting text

Abu Ubayd stated that the land of *as-Sawad* was conquered by force.