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2649. It was narrated that Anas said: “Rubai’, the paternal aunt of Anas, broke the tooth of a girl and they (her family) asked (the girl’s family) to let her off, but they refused. They offered to pay compensatory money, but they refused. So they came to the Prophet ﷺ who ordered retaliation. Anas bin Nadr said: ‘O Messenger of Allâh, will the tooth of Rubai’ be broken? By the One Who sent you with the Truth, it will not be broken!’ The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘O Anas, what
Allâh has decreed is retaliation.' So the people accepted that and forgave her. The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "There are among the slaves of Allâh those who, if they swear by Allâh, Allâh fulfills their oath.'" (Sahih)
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a. Retaliation is due for breaking a tooth. One can forgive the offender or accept compensatory money.
b. Compensatory money for breaking a tooth is five camels.
c. Anas bin Nadr said, "It will not be broken." This statement was not an expression of resentment against the decision, but it was an expression of strong confidence in Allâh's blessing, that the other party will accept the compensatory money, or forgive his aunt.
