The Origin of Blood Money and the Right of Choice for the Offender
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Question:
The issue of the matter, what is the scope of this ruling regarding the session of those who pay blood money
Answer:
It is clear to me that there is nothing in it except camels, and camels are included in every era according to its value. So it is a choice between the camels or their value in every era according to its worth, and there is no choice. As for the opinion that the value is five or six, he is given the choice between them, and whatever is paid from them, the victim or his guardian is obligated to accept it.
The issue of the matter, what is the scope of this ruling regarding the session of those who pay blood money
Answer:
It is clear to me that there is nothing in it except camels, and camels are included in every era according to its value. So it is a choice between the camels or their value in every era according to its worth, and there is no choice. As for the opinion that the value is five or six, he is given the choice between them, and whatever is paid from them, the victim or his guardian is obligated to accept it.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الديات — islamhouse.com (1:02:59)
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