Is partial retaliation permissible for a partial injury to the tongue?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Retaliation for a part of the tongue matching the injury to a part of the perpetrator's tongue is permissible. This is analogous to the tooth, where retaliation is possible for the whole, making it possible for a part. The extent of this partial retaliation is determined by calculation according to established fractions or measures.