Negligence in the use of work machinery and equipment and its consequences
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Q53: A- What is the ruling on negligence in the use of work machinery and equipment to the extent that it leads to malfunctions preventing their use, especially in the rescue of lives and property?
B- What are the consequences for the negligent person if his negligence results in the loss of lives or damage to property? C- Does the ruling differ if he is intentional, for example due to a dispute with his supervisor, or to seek rest by not going to accidents?
A53: A- Negligence in the use of work machinery and equipment that prevents their use for their intended purpose is forbidden, and it is obligatory to preserve and maintain them; for they are public property, and it is not permissible to neglect them or use them for other than their intended purpose. B, C- This is to be examined by the Shari'ah courts, so the judge examines each case individually and rules as he deems appropriate.
B- What are the consequences for the negligent person if his negligence results in the loss of lives or damage to property? C- Does the ruling differ if he is intentional, for example due to a dispute with his supervisor, or to seek rest by not going to accidents?
A53: A- Negligence in the use of work machinery and equipment that prevents their use for their intended purpose is forbidden, and it is obligatory to preserve and maintain them; for they are public property, and it is not permissible to neglect them or use them for other than their intended purpose. B, C- This is to be examined by the Shari'ah courts, so the judge examines each case individually and rules as he deems appropriate.
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