Is it permissible to accept full compensation for a partial injury?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 1 · Bab 2

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It is permissible to accept full compensation (*al-kamilah*) for a partial injury (*al-naqisah*) because the full amount is not more than what is due to the injured party. This ruling is supported by the statement regarding the permissibility of taking the full measure when only a lesser measure is owed.