If a Muslim kills a Christian by mistake, does he have to pay an expiation?
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 17492 )
Q2: Is there an expiation for the Christian, meaning, is it obligatory for a Muslim to pay an expiation if a Christian dies with him or if he causes his death?
A2: If a Christian granted safe conduct dies with a Muslim in a car accident, for example, the Muslim is obligated to pay the expiation for accidental killing; due to the generality of the statement of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nisa 4:92] .
And because he is a protected human being who was killed unjustly, he is similar to a Muslim in this regard. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: Is there an expiation for the Christian, meaning, is it obligatory for a Muslim to pay an expiation if a Christian dies with him or if he causes his death?
A2: If a Christian granted safe conduct dies with a Muslim in a car accident, for example, the Muslim is obligated to pay the expiation for accidental killing; due to the generality of the statement of Allah the Exalted:
and if he was from a people with whom you have a treaty - then a compensation payment presented to his family and the freeing of a believing slave. And whoever does not find [one or cannot afford to buy one] - then [instead], a fast for two months consecutively, [seeking] acceptance of repentance from Allah. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.
وَإِنْ كَانَ مِنْ قَوْمٍ بَيْنَكُمْ وَبَيْنَهُمْ مِيثَاقٌ فَدِيَةٌ مُسَلَّمَةٌ إِلَى أَهْلِهِ وَتَحْرِيرُ رَقَبَةٍ مُؤْمِنَةٍ فَمَنْ لَمْ يَجِدْ فَصِيَامُ شَهْرَيْنِ مُتَتَابِعَيْنِ تَوْبَةً مِنَ اللَّهِ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًاAnd because he is a protected human being who was killed unjustly, he is similar to a Muslim in this regard. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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