The Battle of Abu Bakr Against Those Who Refused to Pay Zakah: Was It a Battle Against Rebels or a Battle Against Apostates?
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The questioner : When he fought those who refused to pay zakah, was their fight considered a battle against rebels who had rebelled against the imam, or a battle against disbelievers?
The Shaykh : No, this was not a battle against disbelievers, except for those who denied its obligation; they were fought as disbelievers.
The Shaykh : No, this was not a battle against disbelievers, except for those who denied its obligation; they were fought as disbelievers.