The ruling on a disbeliever killing a disbeliever in a land governed by Islam
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a disbeliever killing a disbeliever in a land governed by Islam, whether the killing was intentional or accidental?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a disbeliever to kill a disbeliever under the authority of the Muslim ruler. The Muslim ruler establishes justice between the Muslims and the disbelievers in his land, namely the People of the Treaty, the dhimmis (non-Muslims under Muslim protection), and those granted safe conduct. He rules over them by the ruling of Islam, prevents some of them from encroaching on others, and takes retribution from some for others, because their blood is considered equal. Yes, he establishes justice among them and prevents aggression, because they are under his rule and subject to the ruling of Islam. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a disbeliever killing a disbeliever in a land governed by Islam, whether the killing was intentional or accidental?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a disbeliever to kill a disbeliever under the authority of the Muslim ruler. The Muslim ruler establishes justice between the Muslims and the disbelievers in his land, namely the People of the Treaty, the dhimmis (non-Muslims under Muslim protection), and those granted safe conduct. He rules over them by the ruling of Islam, prevents some of them from encroaching on others, and takes retribution from some for others, because their blood is considered equal. Yes, he establishes justice among them and prevents aggression, because they are under his rule and subject to the ruling of Islam. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب قتال أهل البغي — islamhouse.com (52:58)
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