Sahih al-Bukhari 6626 (Book 87, Hadith 20)
punishment) and the payment of Blood money was not permitted as an alternate. But Allah said to this
nation (Muslims): ‘O you who believe! Qisas is prescribed for you in case of murder, …..(up to) …end
of the Verse. (2.178)
Ibn `Abbas added: Remission (forgiveness) in this Verse, means to accept the Blood-money in an
intentional murder. Ibn `Abbas added: The Verse: ‘Then the relatives should demand Blood-money in
a reasonable manner.’ (2.178) means that the demand should be reasonable and it is to be
compensated with handsome gratitude.
Sahih al-Bukhari 6626 (Book 87, Hadith 20)
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