Is retribution applicable if an official disciplines a subject?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Retribution (Qisas) is mandatory if an official disciplines a subject, even if it falls under the category of ta'deeb (discipline). This is affirmed by the explicit declaration of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, in response to 'Amr ibn al-'As.