In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 131 (5/14)

Liability of Public Transport Drivers in Case of Accidental Homicide and Multiplicity of Kaffārah (Expiation)

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 14th session in Doha, State of Qatar,on 7–13 Dhū al-Qi’dah 1423h (11–16 January 2003),

Having examined the research papers submitted to the Academy concern- ing the Liability of Public Transport Drivers in Case of Accidental Homicide and Multiplicity of Kaffara (Expiation),

Having listened to the discussions on the subject,

Resolves

Postponement of the subject for conducting separate research studies on the following Shariah issues:

1. Multiple kaffārah claims on the multiplicity of accidental
2. Alternative arrangements in the absence of Aqilah (collective blood-mon- ey liability) or inability to bear the diyah (blood-money compensation).
3. Depriving a perpetrator of accidental homicide from

Indeed, Allāh is All-Knowing.