What is the waiting period if experts predict a return of hearing?

Chapter on Diyat (Blood Money) for Wounds

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 4 · Bab 2

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Primary text

If experts state that hearing is expected to return within a specific period, that period must be awaited. If no definite timeframe for recovery is given, no waiting period is observed.

Supporting text

If hearing returns before compensation (Diyah) is taken, the compensation is voided. If it returns after the compensation has been taken, it must be returned, similar to rulings concerning sight.