A man was involved in a traffic accident, and two people died in the oncoming car. The traffic report stated that the fault was fifty percent for each party.
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The questioner : May Allah reward the honorableThe Shaykh : A man was involved in a traffic accident, and two people died in the oncoming car. The traffic report stated that the fault was fifty percent for each party. Given that he paid the blood money, should he fast for two months or four months on behalf of the two people?
The Shaykh : It is obligatory for him to fast for four months, because every soul has an independent expiation. However, he may fast for two months for one soul, then rest, then resume fasting for the other soul.
As for the blood money, it is a right of the people; they may take it or they may forgive it. But the expiation is necessary. It is freeing a slave, and if he does not find one, then fasting for two consecutive months. If he is unable to do so, then he owes nothing. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is obligatory for him to fast for four months, because every soul has an independent expiation. However, he may fast for two months for one soul, then rest, then resume fasting for the other soul.
As for the blood money, it is a right of the people; they may take it or they may forgive it. But the expiation is necessary. It is freeing a slave, and if he does not find one, then fasting for two consecutive months. If he is unable to do so, then he owes nothing. Yes.