What is the ruling for the paralysis (Istihshaf) of the ear?

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If an injury causes the paralysis (Istihshaf) of the ear, which is equivalent to the paralysis of other limbs, the compensation due is *hukuma* (an adjudicated indemnity). This is one of the opinions attributed to Al-Shafi'i. The rationale is based on the fact that the ear’s utility, which is the gathering of sound and the protection of the ear canal from water and pests, remains intact even after paralysis. However, if the ear is severed after paralysis, the full *diya* (blood money) is due because it involves severing an ear that still possessed its beauty and remaining utility, similar to severing a blind or cross-eyed eye. If the ear is severed and the hearing is subsequently lost, two full *diyat* are due because hearing is a separate faculty located outside the physical ear structure.