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What is the rule on intentionally infecting others with the AIDS virus?

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What is the rule on intentionally infecting others with the AIDS virus?

Answer

This is not allowed. If it leads —even after the passage of time— to the death of the person who has been infected, then the heirs of the deceased have the right of retribution from the person responsible for causing to demand the infecting, provided that the latter was aware that that infection could lead to death; but if he was ignorant of that effect, or unaware of it, at that time, only indemnity (blood money) and penalty would apply.

Source:sistani.org · sistani.org

added 8/29/2026

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