08-21-2002, 10:58 PM
Al-Baqara
[178] O ye who believe! The law of equality is prescribed to you in cases of murder: the free for the free, the slave for the slave, the woman for the woman. But if any remission is made by the brother of the slain, then grant any reasonable demand, and compensate him with handsome gratitude. This is a concession and a Mercy from your Lord. After this, whoever exceeds the limits shall be in grave penalty.
[179] In the Law of Equality there is (saving of) Life to you, O ye men of understanding; that ye may restrain yourselves.