Narrated by Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in one of his addresses, while he was sitting leaning against the Ka'bah: "A Muslim will not be killed in retaliation for a disbeliever, nor will a dhimmi (non-Muslim under Muslim protection) be killed during his covenant."
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Brief Explanation
Benefits: … A dhimmi is a person with whom a covenant has been made, and whose life, property, honor, dignity, and religion have been guaranteed protection.