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(1) A fugitive slave, either male of female, is call abiq Surah iv 101: "Whosoever flees in the way of God shall find in the earth a spacious refuge." Surah xxii 57: "Those who flee in God ‘s way and then are slain or die, God will provide them with a godly provision." [SLAVES, MUHAJIR.] 
. The capture of a fugitive slave is a laudable act, and the captor is entitled to a reward of forty dirhams. (2) A fugitive on account of religion is called muhajir 
. Special blessings are promised on those who flee their country on account of their being Muslims.
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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