The Ruling on the Expiation for Unintentional Killing for One Who Is Not Legally Accountable
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Question:
Does a person who is not legally accountable—specifically, one who has not reached puberty—owe the expiation of fasting for two consecutive months for unintentional killing? This is because he caused the death of his younger brother by car. He is fifteen years old and has not yet grown a mustache.
Answer:
If he has reached fifteen years of age, then the expiation is obligatory upon him because he is an adult. He must fast for two months or free a slave. Freeing a slave takes precedence if it is feasible. If he is unable to free a slave, he must fast for two consecutive months as expiation for unintentional killing.
The presenter: May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good.
Does a person who is not legally accountable—specifically, one who has not reached puberty—owe the expiation of fasting for two consecutive months for unintentional killing? This is because he caused the death of his younger brother by car. He is fifteen years old and has not yet grown a mustache.
Answer:
If he has reached fifteen years of age, then the expiation is obligatory upon him because he is an adult. He must fast for two months or free a slave. Freeing a slave takes precedence if it is feasible. If he is unable to free a slave, he must fast for two consecutive months as expiation for unintentional killing.
The presenter: May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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