What is the ruling when the arm is severed at the shoulder joint (Minqab)?

Chapter on Retaliation (Qawad)

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 7 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Qisas is obligatory due to the shoulder being a joint. If the injured party chooses Diyah, they receive the Diyah for the hand and compensation for the portion severed beyond the joint.