Testimony Contrary to the Facts
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 5041 )
Q2: Is it permissible for witnesses to testify contrary to the facts, such as testifying that so-and-so placed his hand on such-and-such land from such-and-such date, when he did not place it on that date?
A2: It is not permissible for a Muslim to give such testimony because it contradicts the facts, and its giver falls under the warning regarding those who give false testimony or utter falsehood. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Hajj 22:30] , and it was narrated from Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih al-Bukhari 5976 , agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
Q2: Is it permissible for witnesses to testify contrary to the facts, such as testifying that so-and-so placed his hand on such-and-such land from such-and-such date, when he did not place it on that date?
A2: It is not permissible for a Muslim to give such testimony because it contradicts the facts, and its giver falls under the warning regarding those who give false testimony or utter falsehood. Allah the Exalted said:
So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement,
فَاجْتَنِبُوا الرِّجْسَ مِنَ الأَوْثَانِ وَاجْتَنِبُوا قَوْلَ الزُّورِ"Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins?" We said, "Yes, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)" He said, "To join partners in worship with Allah: to be undutiful to one's parents." The Prophet (ﷺ) sat up after he had been reclining and added, "And I warn you against giving forged statement and a false witness; I warn you against giving a forged statement and a false witness." The Prophet kept on saying that warning till we thought that he would not stop.
ألا أنبئكم بأكبر الكبائر، قلنا: بلى يا رسول الله، قال: الإشراك بالله، وعقوق الوالدين، وكان متكئا فجلس: فقال: ألا وقول الزور، ألا وشهادة الزور، فما زال يكررها حتى قلنا: ليته سكتAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
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