The Intended Meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Share in War Spoils
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: The Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him) stated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) divided Khaybar into two shares: one share for the Prophet and the Muslims, and the other share for his *nawā’ib*. What does *nawā’ib* mean?
Answer:
*Nawā’ib* are the financial obligations that the Imam requires for the public treasury. That is, *nawā’ib* refers to the public treasury from which the one in authority spends for the needs of the Muslims when a calamity befalls them or an unexpected event occurs. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: The Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him) stated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) divided Khaybar into two shares: one share for the Prophet and the Muslims, and the other share for his *nawā’ib*. What does *nawā’ib* mean?
Answer:
*Nawā’ib* are the financial obligations that the Imam requires for the public treasury. That is, *nawā’ib* refers to the public treasury from which the one in authority spends for the needs of the Muslims when a calamity befalls them or an unexpected event occurs. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2933] المقصود بنوائب النبي ﷺ في الغنائم - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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