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2621. It was narrated that Sālim bin Abu Ja'd said: "Ibn 'Abbās
was asked about one who kills a believer deliberately, then repents, believes, does righteous deeds and follows true guidance. He said: 'Woe to him, can there be any guidance for him? I heard your Prophet ﷺ say: "The killer and his victim will be brought on the Day of Resurrection, with the slain holding onto the head of his killer, saying: 'O Lord, ask this one, why did he kill me?'" By Allāh, Allāh the Mighty and Sublime revealed[1] it to your Prophet, then He did not abrogate it after He revealed it.'" (Sahih)
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Forgiveness for the crime of murder is possible through various ways:
a. Payment of blood money, because legal punishment purifies from the sin. (See Hadith: 2603)
b. An heir can pardon the murderer by taking blood money, or for Allāh's sake, without taking blood money.
c. True and sincere repentance may save one from punishment. (See the next Hadith)
