Is reconciliation money (*ṣulḥ*) resulting from an intentional killing borne by the *aqilah*?

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If a person commits an intentional killing and then reconciles with the claimant by accepting a payment, the *aqilah* does not bear this payment. This is because the liability is established through the choice and reconciliation of the perpetrator, similar to a liability established by confession. Reconciliation in the context of intentional homicide (diverting it to blood money) is also not borne by the *aqilah*. Ibn Abbas, Al-Zuhri, Al-Sha'bi, Al-Thawri, Al-Layth, and Al-Shafi'i hold this view. If it were borne by the *aqilah*, it would lead to the perpetrator settling a liability using another person's wealth and imposing a right upon them through their statement.