What is meant by the justice of witnesses?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of the author’s (may Allah have mercy on him) statement regarding "just" (adul)? Does he mean Islam alone, or is there an additional requirement, which is righteousness?
Answer:
Regarding "just" (adul), it is sufficient that he is a Muslim. He must be a Muslim who is just, meaning upright, one who observes the obligatory duties and avoids the forbidden, who observes the obligatory duties and avoids the forbidden, and who is known for truthfulness and not lying. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of the author’s (may Allah have mercy on him) statement regarding "just" (adul)? Does he mean Islam alone, or is there an additional requirement, which is righteousness?
Answer:
Regarding "just" (adul), it is sufficient that he is a Muslim. He must be a Muslim who is just, meaning upright, one who observes the obligatory duties and avoids the forbidden, who observes the obligatory duties and avoids the forbidden, and who is known for truthfulness and not lying. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2317 -2802] ما المقصود بعدالة الشهود؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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