Sayyiduna Abu Shurayh Khuza’i (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Whoever is killed or wounded, his heirs have the right to choose one of three things: they may take retribution (qisas), forgive, or accept blood money (diyah). If they intend a fourth option, restrain their hand. Whoever exceeds the limit after taking any of these rights will abide forever in Hell.