If a daughter dies because of her father, does he owe an expiation?
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Question:
A man was traveling when he was involved in an accident. Sleep overcame him, and one of his daughters passed away. Does he owe anything? Is an expiation obligatory for him?
Answer:
If he was driving while sleep and drowsiness were upon him, he has transgressed, for it is not permissible for him to drive while in a state of sleep and drowsiness. This is considered accidental killing, and he owes an expiation of fasting two consecutive months. When a driver feels sleepy, it is not permissible for him to drive; this is dangerous. Yes.
A man was traveling when he was involved in an accident. Sleep overcame him, and one of his daughters passed away. Does he owe anything? Is an expiation obligatory for him?
Answer:
If he was driving while sleep and drowsiness were upon him, he has transgressed, for it is not permissible for him to drive while in a state of sleep and drowsiness. This is considered accidental killing, and he owes an expiation of fasting two consecutive months. When a driver feels sleepy, it is not permissible for him to drive; this is dangerous. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، إذا ماتت الابنة بسبب والدها فهل عليه كفارة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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