Is the lessor (Musta'jir) obligated to provide medicine for a hired worker who falls ill?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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The lessor is not obligated to provide medicine for the hired worker. This is because the contract stipulated food only for a healthy state. However, the lessor is obligated to provide the equivalent amount of food suitable for a healthy person, which the worker may use to purchase what is suitable for him during his illness. That which exceeds the provision for a healthy person is not covered by the contract and therefore does not constitute an obligation upon the lessor, similar to an excess in quantity.