Question 1369) - If the Tigris or Eupharates [i.e. a river] changes course, can the revealed land be claimed for cultivation?

A: If it is possible that the river will return there, then the land may not be claimed. If it will not return then it may be claimed if not within the Harim of habitation. Whoever caltivaties it under these conditions and with the permission of the ruler becomes the owner.

~ al-Quduri ~