Is retribution permissible when the amputated parts differ in type?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 2 · Bab 2

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Retribution is impermissible if the amputated parts differ, such as amputating the thumb from one party and a different finger from the other party. This is disallowed because it involves taking one type of finger in exchange for a different type of finger.