What must a young man do after accidentally killing a child in a car accident, given that the court acquitted him, the child's family refused the blood money for accidental killing, and he is unable to fast for two consecutive months?
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If the court rules that the mother was negligent and the driver is not liable, then no expiation is required from him, as expiation, according to scholars, is contingent upon liability.
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