What is the ruling on setting up a fund dedicated solely to blood money, for example [may Allah forbid it], such that if a person is liable to pay blood money, this fund pays it in full without hesitation?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on setting up a fund dedicated solely to blood money, for example, may Allah forbid it, such that if a person is liable to pay blood money, this fund pays it in full without hesitation? Please advise us on this question.
The Shaykh : First, the phrase used by the brother questioner, "may Allah forbid it", is not appropriate because it may imply that Allah the Exalted is forced to do what He wills. Instead, one should say "may Allah not decree it" or, even better, "may Allah not decree it except for good."
As for his question, I see that a fund for blood money should not be established. Because if a fund is established for blood money, meaning to pay blood money, this leads to the recklessness of the foolish and their disregard for killing people, as it gives the impression that blood money is available. As is reported from some of them, they say, "I do not care if I run someone over or not, because blood money is available." This results in harm. However, if an incident occurs and an accident happens, the blood money for accidental killing is the responsibility of the 'aqilah, as mentioned by the scholars, may Allah have mercy on them. Yes.
The Shaykh : First, the phrase used by the brother questioner, "may Allah forbid it", is not appropriate because it may imply that Allah the Exalted is forced to do what He wills. Instead, one should say "may Allah not decree it" or, even better, "may Allah not decree it except for good."
As for his question, I see that a fund for blood money should not be established. Because if a fund is established for blood money, meaning to pay blood money, this leads to the recklessness of the foolish and their disregard for killing people, as it gives the impression that blood money is available. As is reported from some of them, they say, "I do not care if I run someone over or not, because blood money is available." This results in harm. However, if an incident occurs and an accident happens, the blood money for accidental killing is the responsibility of the 'aqilah, as mentioned by the scholars, may Allah have mercy on them. Yes.