Qisas In Islam

In Islam, Qisas (قصاص) is a principle of retributive justice, often translated as “an eye for an eye” or “retaliation in kind,” particularly in cases of murder or bodily harm. It dictates that the victim or their family has the right to demand a punishment for the offender that is equivalent to the crime committed. However, the victim or their family also has the option to forgive the offender or accept blood money (Diyya) instead of retaliation