For several days Nasreddin Afandi was a judge in his city. One day a man came to him with a complaint:
— I am filing a claim under Sharia law against you. Who will judge you?
- I will judge myself! - Nasreddin answered. “Tell me, what’s the matter?”
- Your bull killed my cow on the street; According to Sharia, you must compensate me for the loss.
“The animal is a reckless creature,” Afandi reasoned. — According to Sharia, no one is responsible for the actions of the reckless.
“No, I was mistaken,” said the plaintiff, “my bull killed your cow.” What do you say to this?
- Oh, in that case, things take a different turn! - Afandi exclaimed. - The one who releases his lively cattle into the street, according to Sharia, as the owner of the cattle, is responsible for the harm that it can cause... And therefore you are obliged to reimburse me for the cost of the cow!
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru