If the *aqilah* liability cannot be completely covered by the available *aqilah* members, is the remainder paid from the public treasury?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If the deceased has an *aqilah* that cannot bear the entire amount, the remainder shall be taken from the public treasury, according to the first narration concerning payment from the treasury.