Hadith record

Hadith.3250 - Abu Jafar Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) said: A man struck another man on the head during the time of Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as). The injured man claimed that he could no longer see with his eyes, could not smell any fragrance, and had lost his speech, becoming mute. Commander of the Faithful (as) said: "If he is truthful, then he is entitled to three blood-money compensations." It was asked: "O Commander of the Faithful, how can it be verified whether he is truthful?" Imam (as) replied: "As for what he claims about his eyes, that he cannot see, it can be verified by asking him to look up at the sun. If he is healthy, he will be unable to stop himself from closing his eyes, but if he is truthful and cannot see, his eyes will remain open. As for his claim about his nose, that he cannot smell, it can be verified by bringing something pungent close to his nose. If he is healthy, the smell will reach his brain, his eyes will water, and he will turn his head away. As for his claim about his tongue, that he is mute and cannot speak, it can be verified by pricking his tongue with a needle. If he is able to speak, the blood will flow red, but if he is mute, the blood will flow black."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.