Distribution of War Spoils and the Authority of the Ruler in Granting Shares
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A matter confused me yesterday in the explanation of the book *Umdat al-Ahkam*, regarding the distribution of war spoils in the Battle of Hunayn. The question is: Does the distribution of war spoils differ in other battles, where the one on foot has one share and the rider has two shares? And does the one in authority have the freedom to distribute the war spoils to the mujahideen? And to others, such as those whose hearts are to be reconciled and those of high status.
The Shaykh:
Yes, this is a matter for the one in authority. He grants the extra share to whomever he sees fit, whether for his bravery, his position in the battle, or to win his allegiance. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Anfal 8:1] This is within the authority of the one in authority, and he implements what he sees to be in the interest of the Muslims. Yes.
The questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
He wins people over, and among his authorities is that he grants shares and provisions to some of the warriors. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A matter confused me yesterday in the explanation of the book *Umdat al-Ahkam*, regarding the distribution of war spoils in the Battle of Hunayn. The question is: Does the distribution of war spoils differ in other battles, where the one on foot has one share and the rider has two shares? And does the one in authority have the freedom to distribute the war spoils to the mujahideen? And to others, such as those whose hearts are to be reconciled and those of high status.
The Shaykh:
Yes, this is a matter for the one in authority. He grants the extra share to whomever he sees fit, whether for his bravery, his position in the battle, or to win his allegiance. Allah the Exalted said:
They ask you, [O Muhammad], about the bounties [of war]. Say, "The [decision concerning] bounties is for Allah and the Messenger." So fear Allah and amend that which is between you
يَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الْأَنفَالِ قُلِ الْأَنفَالُ لِلَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَأَصْلِحُوا ذَاتَ بَيْنِكُمْThe questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
He wins people over, and among his authorities is that he grants shares and provisions to some of the warriors. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 092 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / العدد / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (26:00)
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