Is retribution (*qisas*) applicable to the cause or instigator of harm?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Retribution (*qisas*) is obligatory based on causation or instigation (*tasabbub*). Consequently, retribution is obligatory upon one who coerces another to act (*mukrih*) and upon witnesses in cases demanding retribution.