Is it obligatory to have witnesses for the taking back of a wife?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Is it obligatory to have witnesses for the taking back of a wife?
Answer:
It is recommended to have two just men from among you as witnesses for the taking back of a wife. Some say this is a directive for guidance, not an obligation. If he takes her back without witnesses, the taking back is valid. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Is it obligatory to have witnesses for the taking back of a wife?
Answer:
It is recommended to have two just men from among you as witnesses for the taking back of a wife. Some say this is a directive for guidance, not an obligation. If he takes her back without witnesses, the taking back is valid. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [172 -560] هل يجب الإشهاد على رجعة الزوجة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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