Treaty only for 10 years?

Submitted by Romesh Chander (United States), Nov 21, 2006 at 17:43

It is my understanding that according to Islam, a treaty between muslims and infidels is valid only for 10 years. Well, Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty is over 25 years old, and hence, according to Islamic law, is already and automatically Null and Void.

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