What is the ruling if a Muslim kills a disbeliever by mistake?
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Question:
If a Muslim kills a disbeliever by mistake?
Answer:
A Muslim is not subject to retaliation for a disbeliever; rather, blood money is due, even if it was intentional. However, if it was intentional, he is subject to discretionary punishment in addition to the blood money. As for if it was by mistake, then only blood money is due. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1413Hasan (Darussalam).
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Criminal Offenses)
If a Muslim kills a disbeliever by mistake?
Answer:
A Muslim is not subject to retaliation for a disbeliever; rather, blood money is due, even if it was intentional. However, if it was intentional, he is subject to discretionary punishment in addition to the blood money. As for if it was by mistake, then only blood money is due. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The Muslim is not killed for disbeliever.
لا يُقتل مسلم بكافر(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Criminal Offenses)
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