Is retribution permissible when one hand is missing one finger and the other is missing two fingers?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

It is permissible to take two amputated fingers from the hand missing two fingers in exchange for the single amputated finger from the hand missing only one finger.

Supporting text

There are two differing opinions regarding whether the individual whose hand had two fingers removed is entitled to compensation (Arsh) for the extra finger lost in the exchange.