What is the ruling on the testimony of a boy who has not reached puberty?
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Question:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on the testimony of a twelve-year-old child in a murder case, when there is no other witness besides him?
Answer:
The testimony of boys who have not reached puberty is not accepted. His testimony is not accepted, except that Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) says that it is accepted in a way that it becomes a proof, or rather a strong indication. The testimony of some boys against others is accepted and considered a strong indication, not a formal testimony. Yes.
This questioner says: What is the ruling on the testimony of a twelve-year-old child in a murder case, when there is no other witness besides him?
Answer:
The testimony of boys who have not reached puberty is not accepted. His testimony is not accepted, except that Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) says that it is accepted in a way that it becomes a proof, or rather a strong indication. The testimony of some boys against others is accepted and considered a strong indication, not a formal testimony. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم شهادة الصبي الذي لم يبلغ؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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