Is giving the killer the spoils a matter of legislation?

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The Shaykh : By Allah, I am hesitant about this issue. We have encountered similar issues before and said that the original principle is that what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said is legislation, so we adhere to the original principle unless clear evidence arises.

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