Is the swelling or redness caused by a blow after which the mark disappears compensable?

Chapter on Diyat (Blood Money) for Wounds

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The assessment of liability for blood flowing from a wound, where the diminution ceases upon healing, is only for the fear of harm, which has subsequently vanished. Therefore, it is analogous to a blow that causes the face to turn yellow or red temporarily, which then fades, meaning no compensation is due for the transient discoloration.