Taking compensation for a car accident
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Question:
This questioner says: Some people say that taking a fine when a person hits someone with his car and pays compensation is forbidden, and they say that the fine itself is forbidden. What is our response to them? Is it permissible to take the compensation in this case, or is it forbidden to take it?
Answer:
This statement is not correct. If he hits your car and this results in damage to it, requiring wiring or repairs, and a fine is imposed for the damage that occurred to your car, then this is your right. If you accept it, it is yours. If you waive it, there is no harm. However, taking a fine that exceeds your right is what is forbidden. Taking more than what is your right is what is forbidden.
This questioner says: Some people say that taking a fine when a person hits someone with his car and pays compensation is forbidden, and they say that the fine itself is forbidden. What is our response to them? Is it permissible to take the compensation in this case, or is it forbidden to take it?
Answer:
This statement is not correct. If he hits your car and this results in damage to it, requiring wiring or repairs, and a fine is imposed for the damage that occurred to your car, then this is your right. If you accept it, it is yours. If you waive it, there is no harm. However, taking a fine that exceeds your right is what is forbidden. Taking more than what is your right is what is forbidden.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-03-التوبة آداب وأحكام|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:02:38)
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