Chapter on What is Obligatory for One Upon Whom Hot Water is Poured on His Head, Causing His Hair to Fall Out

I asked Abu Abdullah (as) about a man who poured hot water on another man's head, causing his hair to fall out and never grow back. Imam (as) said: "He must pay the full blood money (diyyah)."

a man poured a pot of broth over another man's head, causing his hair to fall out. They disputed this matter before Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as), who delayed the judgment for a year. When the man's hair did not grow back,…