What is the legal implication when a debtor states, 'Katha Dirhaman' with the noun 'Dirhaman' in the accusative case (Nasb)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Acknowledgment of Rights
Primary text
If the debtor states, 'Lahu 'alayya katha dirhaman' with 'dirhaman' in the accusative case (Nasb), he is obligated to pay one dirham. In this case, the accusative noun functions as a specification (Tamyiz). Some Kufan grammarians argue that it is accusative due to severance (Qat'), as if the speaker terminated the initial ambiguous statement and then affirmed the obligation of one dirham.
Supporting text
Some grammarians suggest that the accusative case implies severance, as if the speaker broke off the initial ambiguous statement and affirmed the obligation of one dirham.