What compensation is due if a tooth that had turned black is subsequently extracted?

Chapter on Diyat (Blood Money) for Wounds

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 4 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

According to the jurists who mandate the full *diyah* for turning a tooth black, if the tooth is extracted after being blackened, then one-third of the tooth's *diyah* or a discretionary assessment (*hukumat*) is due, based on a ruling to be detailed later.

Supporting text

According to the jurists who mandate only a discretionary assessment (*hukumat*) for turning a tooth black, the extraction of the tooth mandates its full *diyah*, similar to the case where the tooth merely turns yellow.