and the time in which they are committed.

10 – The ḥadīth magnifies the rights of those whose blood, honor, and property are inviolable, declaring that any violation of those rights is a grave offense.

11 – It also shows that everything lying within the boundaries of the Sacred Precinct shares the same ruling as Mecca itself: reward there is multiplied and punishment is more severe. Concerning reverence and respect, the Prophet ﷺ delivered a sermon at Minā and said, “Is not the town …?”

• Decision of the Council of Senior Scholars on liability for livestock: Decision no. 111, dated 2/11/1402 AH:

The Council resolved the following:

There is no liability for livestock that wander onto asphalt-paved public roads and are killed after obstructing those roads and being struck; no compensation is due for them, while their owner is sinful for abandoning and neglecting them. Such negligence leads to grave dangers, including loss of life and property and the recurrence of tragic accidents. Safeguarding the animals and keeping them away from public roads promotes safety, secures the roads, preserves lives and wealth, fulfils the requirement of the Sharīʿah, serves the public interest, and complies with the ruler’s directive.

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The fourth volume ends here.

The fifth volume follows, beginning with

(Chapter on Pre-emption).