A young boy threw a stone at children, hitting one in the eye, and did not identify himself; what is his obligation?
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Fatwa number ( 17656 )
Q: My brother, who was young and had not yet passed the age of seven, was playing with a large group of children, and my brother was up in a tree. He took a small stone and threw it at one of the children, hitting him in the eye and causing him a permanent disability. My brother did not identify himself, meaning: he has not said up to now, “I am the one who did this.” That child has now become a man and does not know who threw the stone at him. Does this action have a legal ruling? And what can be done?
A: Your brother must seek forgiveness from the victim or reach a settlement with him regarding the amount of money they deem appropriate.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: My brother, who was young and had not yet passed the age of seven, was playing with a large group of children, and my brother was up in a tree. He took a small stone and threw it at one of the children, hitting him in the eye and causing him a permanent disability. My brother did not identify himself, meaning: he has not said up to now, “I am the one who did this.” That child has now become a man and does not know who threw the stone at him. Does this action have a legal ruling? And what can be done?
A: Your brother must seek forgiveness from the victim or reach a settlement with him regarding the amount of money they deem appropriate.
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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