The Obligation of Guarding the Non-Muslims Under Treaty in the Lands of the Muslims

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible to guard the non-Muslims under treaty in the lands of the Muslims?

Answer:
Yes, yes. Whatever is under the protection of the Muslims and under their responsibility, it is obligatory to guard them, because this is part of completing the safety and the treaty. Yes, it is obligatory for the one in authority to guard them and to assign guards from the Muslim soldiers for them. It is also obligatory for the Muslim soldiers to comply with this, because this is in the interest of the Muslims and fulfilling the treaty. Yes.