Does the destruction of the specific laborer's work forfeit his wages?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Primary text

For the specifically hired laborer, if the hirer allows him to utilize the service, he earns his wages upon the passage of the contracted time, even if no work was performed. If he performed work and the item was subsequently destroyed while safely kept in custody, his wages for the work already done are not forfeited, distinguishing him from the jointly hired laborer.