Is reconciliation valid for accidental killing or damage compensation using a genus different from the prescribed Diyah or value, even if the value is greater?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Settlement

Book 16 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If reconciliation is established for accidental killing or damage compensation using a genus different from the prescribed Diyah or value, even if the compensation received is of greater value, it is valid. This is permissible because it is treated as a sale transaction, and it is permissible in a sale to buy an item for more or less than its intrinsic value.