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4737. It was narrated from Dâwud bin Al-Ḥuṣain, from 'Ikrimah, from Ibn 'Abbâs, that the Verses in Al-Mâ'idah, in which Allâh, the Mighty and Sublime, says: "Either judge between them, or turn away from them. If you turn away from them up to: those who act justly."[1] – were revealed concerning the matter of blood money between An-Naḍîr and Quraizah. That was because the slain of An-Naḍîr were of noble status, so the blood money would be paid in full for them, but for Banu Quraizah only half of the blood money would be paid. They referred the matter to the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ for judgment, then Allâh, the Mighty and Sublime, revealed that concerning them, so the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ told them to do the right thing and he made the blood money equal. (Da'if)
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As for non-Muslims living under an Islamic government, their personal affairs would be determined on their own, according to their customary practices. But the affairs which are connected with the judiciary, the verdict in them would be returned according to the law of the country. The law of the country means the Islamic Shari'ah or the Divine law.
