Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran - 17:33

Translation for 17:33

Do not take a ˹human˺ life—made sacred by Allah—except with ˹legal˺ right.1 If anyone is killed unjustly, We have given their heirs2 the authority, but do not let them exceed limits in retaliation,3 for they are already supported ˹by law˺.

Foot notes

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 Here the word wali, “heir,” actually means awliyâ' or “heirs,” which includes the closest relatives, both men and women.

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 By killing anyone other than the killer, or killing others with the killer.

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 For example, in retaliation for intentional killing through legal channels.