Chapter on Ghulul (Illicit Appropriation from the War Booty)

No Muslim is allowed to take anything from the spoils other than provisions—in the manner already described—except for what he lawfully receives when the booty is divided or for any discretionary extra share (nafl) of salab (the personal effects of an enemy combatant) that he is granted. Whatever exceeds this is ghulul: a prohibited act, a brand of fire, disgrace, and ignominy that will confront him on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever misappropriates anything from the booty must return it; if he has consumed it, he is liable for its value, and there is no—