What is the legal status of the land situated south of the river versus north of the river?

Chapter on Zakat on Crops and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 2 · Bab 4

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According to Ahmad, the land south of the river is considered conquered by treaty (*sulh*), while the land beyond it is considered conquered by force (*'anwah*).