What Is the Kaffarah for Accidentally Extracting the Wrong Tooth?
Question
I am a dentist I wanted to know what could be the kaffara of extracting a wrong tooth mistakenly
Islamic Ruling & Answer
If a wrong tooth is extracted by mistake, there is no specific expiation (kaffarah) required, because it is considered an error.
However, it is necessary to fulfill the patientâs rights means you should apologize and compensate for the damage.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
July 04, 2026
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