The wage of a worker who did not complete the hired work

Question:
The questioner said to the Shaykh, may Allah reward you: If a person hires a worker to do a job for him, such as plumbing, welding, or the like, or hires him to repair his faucets and pipes, but this worker did his best yet was unable to complete it, whether due to his ignorance, his inability, or something else, does he deserve any part of the wage?

Answer:
Yes, he is entitled to the amount of work he did. He is entitled to the amount of work he did. The experts will assess the amount of work he did—whether it is half, a quarter, or a fifth—and give him that amount. If the employer makes an effort and gives him what satisfies him, there is no harm. If they dispute, they should refer to the experts, who will assess the amount of his work and determine its value. Yes.