What is the ruling when a slave inflicts fatal injury upon his master?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Pledges (Collateral)
Primary text
If the injury results in the master's death, the heirs have the right to exact retaliation (qisas). They are not permitted to pardon in exchange for financial compensation (diyah).
Supporting text
One opinion suggests that the heirs may pardon the injury in exchange for financial compensation because the injury occurred against property belonging to others (the heirs' inherited share in the deceased), allowing them to settle for compensation, similar to the case where a slave injures a stranger.