Q: In today’s times, who are classified as the عاقلة of a person with regards to paying the blood money for a قتل خطأ?
A: The laws of diyat etc. are applicable to Darul Islam. The aaqilah normally refer to the asabah.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)