The ruling on reconciliation between disputing parties when a fine is imposed on the disputing parties?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is reconciliation between disputing parties considered a judgment between them, even if this man who reconciles people imposes conditions on them, such as imposing a fine?

Answer:
It is not reconciliation. If he compels them, it becomes a judgment, not reconciliation. Reconciliation involves no compulsion; it is voluntary. If he compels them, it becomes a judgment, and no one is bound by a ruling except the judge.