What is the ruling if the first wound was non-fatal, and the second was also non-fatal?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Hunting and Slaughter
Primary text
If both wounds were non-fatal, there are three scenarios regarding the subsequent fate of the game. First, if the game is lawfully slaughtered afterward, it becomes lawful. Second, if the game dies without being lawfully slaughtered, it becomes unlawful because it died from two wounds, one permissible and one impermissible (like death resulting from the combined wounds of a Muslim and a Magian). In this case, the second hunter is liable for the full compensation because their wound was the cause of the prohibition. Third, if the game could have been lawfully slaughtered but was left until it died, it becomes unlawful for two reasons: neglecting the possibility of lawful slaughter and dying from combined permissible and impermissible wounds. The second hunter is liable for compensation, though there are two differing opinions regarding the amount.
Supporting text
One probability regarding compensation liability is that the second hunter bears the full amount, consistent with Al-Kharqi's view requiring full compensation from the third party in a three-hunter scenario. The second probability is that the compensation is divided proportionally based on the extent of each hunter's wound, as the first hunter's failure to slaughter when able also rendered their wound prohibitive. Compensation is divided into the assessed value (arsh) of the first wound, the assessed value of the second wound, and the remaining value is split equally between them.