What is the right of the legatee if the testator bequeathed one dog and possessed several permissible dogs (e.g., for hunting, livestock, or plowing)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The legatee is entitled to one of the permissible dogs, determined either by drawing lots or by the choice of the heirs, according to a secondary narration.

Supporting text

If the testator had a permissible dog and a dog used for harassing livestock ('Kalb al-Harash'), the legatee receives the permissible dog.