Is retribution obligatory upon a female slave (amat) for causing injury resulting in Qisas upon a male or female slave?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Freeing Mothers of Children

Book 69 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a female slave inflicts an injury upon a male or female slave that necessitates retribution, retribution is incumbent upon her. This is because she is considered a female slave, and her rulings follow those of female slaves. Her entitlement to manumission (being an Umm Walad) does not prevent Qisas, similar to a Mudabbara (a slave designated for freedom upon the master's death).