The Expiation for Unintentional Killing Owed by the Deceased and What Is Required of His Family

Question:
We conclude with this question. The questioner says: My sister’s son passed away during the exams. Yes. He died in a car accident, and he was approximately thirty years old. A few years ago, he was involved in an accident, and the driver of the other car died. He owes an expiation for unintentional killing: either freeing a slave or fasting for two months. Currently, there is no freeing of slaves except rarely, and no one is fasting on his behalf. So what is required of his family and relatives?

Answer:
Nothing is required of his family; the obligation is on him. However, if any of his family or other Muslims wish to clear their conscience, they should fast on his behalf. Whoever wishes for good and wishes to clear their conscience should fast the two consecutive months on his behalf. Otherwise, in terms of obligation, no, it is not obligatory for them. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, bless you, and make Islam and the Muslims benefit from you.