(3) باب الإِمَامِ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَفْوِ فِي الدَّمِ
Narrated AbuShurayh al-Khuza'i:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If a relative of anyone is killed, or if he suffers khabl, which means a wound, he may choose one of the three things: he may retaliate, or forgive, or receive compensation. But if he wishes a fourth (i.e. something more), hold his hands. After this whoever exceeds the limits shall be in grave penalty. (FR)
Reference (FR): Sunan Abi Dawud 4496 (FR)
In-book reference (FR): Book 41, Hadith 3 (FR)
English translation (FR): Book 40, Hadith 4481 (FR)