Can a Person Kill the Murderer of a Family Member?
Question
Can we murder a person who had killed our family members.
Islamic Ruling & Answer
No, it is not permissible to kill someone on your own, even if that person has killed a member of your family.
In Islam, the right to carry out Qisas (legal retribution) and punishment belongs only to the court and an Islamic authority. An individual is not allowed to take revenge by themselves.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 04, 2026 ยท Updated June 20, 2026
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