Is expiation obligatory for a man whose car's broken wheel caused an accident that led to the death of his wife and two of his children, and left him paralyzed, knowing that he was not speeding and did not commit any error? And if expiation is obligatory, what is the ruling if he is unable to fast?
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The driver is not obligated to pay blood money (diyya) or perform expiation (kaffara) if he had taken safety precautions and the tire blowout was not due to his negligence. An accidental incident beyond human control removes the responsibility of guarantee from him.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026
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