Chapter on Reports Regarding One Who Digs a Well or Something Else in His Own Property or in another's Property, and a Person Falls Into it and Perishes

I asked Imam (as) about a man who digs a well in his house or on his land. Imam (as) said: "If he digs it within his own property, there is no liability upon him. But if he digs it in a public road or in a place that…

Hadith.5342 - In the narration of Yunus ibn Abd Al-Rahman from one of our companions, from Abu Abdullah (as), he was asked about bridges and whether their owners are liable for anything. Imam (as) replied: "No."

Hadith.5343 - The Messenger of Allah (swt) (peace be upon him and his family) said: "Whoever extends a water spout, a drain, drives a peg, ties an animal, or digs a well in the path of Muslims and it causes harm or…

"Among the rulings of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) was: 'There is no liability (Jubar) for injuries caused by a mine, a well, or an animal.'"

I asked Imam (as) about a boy who entered the house of some people to play and fell into their well. Are they liable? Imam (as) said: "They are not liable, but if they are accused (of negligence or wrongdoing), then they…

"Whoever causes harm to any part of the path of the Muslims is liable for it."

"Anything that causes harm on the path of the Muslims, its owner is liable for whatever results from it."