What is the master's share of the compensation when the first injury was the severing of two fingers, followed by two free persons severing a hand?
Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)
Al-Mughni
Book of Wounds
Primary text
If the first perpetrator in slavery severed two fingers, and two perpetrators while the victim was free severed a hand, leading to death, the compensation is divided into thirds. The master receives the lesser of the value of the fingers (*arsh*) or one-third of the total compensation (*diyah*).
Supporting text
Under the alternative view, the master receives the lesser of one-third of the value (of the fingers) or one-third of the total compensation (*diyah*).