What is the ruling regarding a wall that is cracked but not leaning?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If the wall does not belong to the demanding party but is cracked, and collapse is not feared because the cracks run lengthwise (*bi-tul*), its ruling is identical to that of a sound wall; demolition is not required because there is no fear of collapse, thus resembling a sound structure. If collapse is feared, such as when the cracks run crosswise (*bi-al-'ard*), its ruling is that of a leaning wall because there is fear of destruction, thus resembling the leaning structure.