What is the ruling if an indentured slave commits an offense punishable by retaliation (*qisas*) for something less than life?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)

Book 68 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the offense committed by the indentured slave warrants retaliation, the master (*sayyid*) may execute the retaliation (*qisas*), provided the offense is less than a capital crime (i.e., less than homicide). This is because the slave is retaliated against on behalf of his master.