The default ruling for Muslims is integrity
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the default ruling for Muslims that they are upright in both outward appearance and inward state?
Answer:
The default ruling for a Muslim is integrity, but if the judge is unaware of this person’s state—he is a Muslim, but the judge does not know his state and is not sure—then he seeks a testimonial of his integrity.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the default ruling for Muslims that they are upright in both outward appearance and inward state?
Answer:
The default ruling for a Muslim is integrity, but if the judge is unaware of this person’s state—he is a Muslim, but the judge does not know his state and is not sure—then he seeks a testimonial of his integrity.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/138 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (56:21)
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