Explore the term 'Wounds' (Arabic: شجاج - Shijāj), its types and their specific legal compensations in Islamic Jurisprudence according to the Hidāyah.
Financial compensation known as blood money, payable to a victim or the victim's next of kin in cases of crimes against an individual, such as homicide, wounding, or battery, as an alternative to retribution.
Explore the intricate aspects of Qiṣāṣ, the Islamic law of retaliation, its detailed applications in cases of life and non-life offenses, and its crucial differences from Mosaic law. Learn how the principles of Qiṣāṣ dictate legal rulings on murder, bodily harm, and compensatory justice within an Islamic framework.
Learn about the term 'ḤAMĀLAH,' its implications, and usage in an Islamic context. Understand the concept of compensation for manslaughter or murder, also known as diyah, and how it is applied within Islamic legal system.
Explore the multifaceted term 'Arsh (ارش)' in Islamic law. Understand its implications ranging from compensation, fines for bloodshed, bribes, to adjustments post-purchase.
Explore the concept of the 'Avenger of Blood' in Islamic law, its implications, and how it is compared to and contrasted with similar concepts in Jewish law. Understand the principles of Qiṣāṣ (retaliation), its application, and the option for compensation in cases of wilful murder.
