Chapter on What is Obligatory When an Animal Strikes a Person with Its Front or Hind Legs

Hadith.5348 - Hammad narrated from Al-Halabi, who narrated from Abu Abdullah (as) that he was asked about a man passing through one of the paths of the Muslims, and his animal strikes a person with its leg. Imam (as) said: "He is not liable for what it strikes with its leg, but he is liable for what it strikes with its front legs because its hind leg is behind him if he is riding. However, if he is leading the animal, then by the permission of Allah (swt), he has control over its front legs and can place them wherever he wishes."

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

Hadith.5349 - Al-Hasan ibn Mahbub narrated from Ali ibn Ri'ab, who narrated from Abu Abdullah Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) regarding a man who placed his servant on an animal, and the animal trampled a man. Imam (as) said: "The compensation is upon the master."

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

Hadith.5350 - Yunus ibn Abd Al-Rahman narrated, raising it to Abu Abdullah (as), who said: "The owners of livestock are not liable for anything as long as the animals are left to roam freely."

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

Hadith.5351 - In the narration of Al-Sakuni: "Indeed, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) used to hold the one leading (the animal), the one driving (the animal), and the rider accountable."

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Hadith.5352 - "And the Commander of the Faithful (as) ruled regarding an animal carrying two riders, and the animal killed or injured a man. Imam (as) ruled that the compensation would be equally divided between the two riders."

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Hadith.5353 - In the narration of Ghiyath ibn Ibrahim from Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) from his father, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as): "Indeed, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) held the owner of the animal liable for what it trampled with its front legs and what it struck with its hind legs. However, there is no liability upon him unless a person strikes the animal."

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