The Ruling on Prisoners of War: Between Execution and Ransom
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: What is the established ruling regarding prisoners of war? Is it execution or ransom?
Answer:
If the Muslims are victorious and Islam prevails, Islam prevails and triumphs on earth, then the one in authority is given the choice in that matter; he follows what is most beneficial. Yes, but before the Muslims become arrogant and their prestige is established, they do not take ransom; they kill the prisoners. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: What is the established ruling regarding prisoners of war? Is it execution or ransom?
Answer:
If the Muslims are victorious and Islam prevails, Islam prevails and triumphs on earth, then the one in authority is given the choice in that matter; he follows what is most beneficial. Yes, but before the Muslims become arrogant and their prestige is established, they do not take ransom; they kill the prisoners. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 60 من 83 / شرح مختصر زاد المعاد / غزوتا بدر وأحد / صالح الفوزان / السيرة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:01:43)
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