Is blood money obligatory for the loss of the sense of smell (Shamm)?

Chapter on Diyat (Blood Money) for Wounds

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

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Blood money is due for the loss of the sense of smell because it is a faculty specific to its benefit, making it subject to Diyah like other senses. There is no known disagreement on this. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, stated: 'And for the sense of smell, there is Diyah.'