Diyat (دیۃ)

"Diyat" is an Arabic term that translates to "blood money" or "compensation" in English. In Islamic law, it refers to the financial compensation or monetary penalty paid to the victim (if he/she accepts it), as a form of restitution or legal compensation for certain crimes, particularly cases involving unintentional manslaughter or bodily harm. The payment of diyat is meant to provide financial support to the victim's family and serves as a means of seeking forgiveness and resolving the legal consequences of the offense, rather than resorting to punitive measures such as retaliation. The specific amount of diyat can vary depending on the severity of the offense and is determined according to Islamic legal principles.