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Is 3.75 lakh rupees from 5 lakh compensation for medical negligence halal or haram?

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Assalamualaikum…
I am a momina of 45 years of age residing in chennai(INDIA).I had undergone surgery for remaval of stones in my gall bladder.as the operation was not performed properly i had developed complications after the operation.i had to undergo another surgery in another hospital to rectify this complication.i had to spend a lakh of rupee for this second operation.in addition i had to undergo physical and mental torture because of the negligence of the doctor who performed the first operation.as such i have decided to go to the conumer court nad file a case against the doctor and hospital..
Now my question is 1.if i am awarded a compensation of say 5 lack rupees though the actual amount spent by me will be rs.1.25 lacks for the second operation will the balance amount of 3.75 lacks be haram or halal..
plz keep it in mind that i had to undergo a lot of physical and mental torture and i am unable to perform my normal household activities for the past 3 months(i.e)from the the time of my operation…i am awaiting ur early reply.
thanking u….
wassalam.

Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Inspirer of Truth.
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It would be permissible to pursue the negligence lawsuit, and claim any monies awarded.

And Allah knows Best
Wa Alaykumussalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
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(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
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