The Warning for the False Witness
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, people have become very lax regarding false testimony. If they have gained some benefit from this testimony, Honorable Shaykh, what is obligatory for the one who gave false testimony?
Answer:
He must face severe warning. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: May Allah protect us from that. Allah the Exalted and Majestic says: [Ali 'Imran 3:77] meaning they have no share in the Hereafter, meaning in Paradise. This is a severe warning. So a Muslim should not testify except to what he knows. [Az-Zukhruf 43:86] So one should not testify except to what he knows. We do not testify except to what we know. It is not permissible for a person to testify except to what he knows by hearing, seeing, or widespread knowledge. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, people have become very lax regarding false testimony. If they have gained some benefit from this testimony, Honorable Shaykh, what is obligatory for the one who gave false testimony?
Answer:
He must face severe warning. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The foot of the false witness will not cease on the Day of Resurrection until he is destined for the Fire,
لا تزال قدم شاهد الزور يوم القيامة حتى تجب له النار،Indeed, those who exchange the covenant of Allah and their [own] oaths for a small price will have no share
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَشْتَرُونَ بِعَهْدِ اللَّهِ وَأَيْمَانِهِمْ ثَمَنًا قَلِيلًا أُولَٰئِكَ لَا خَلَاقَbut only those who testify to the truth [can benefit], and they know.
إِلَّا مَن شَهِدَ بِالْحَقِّ وَهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/078 — archive.org (11:05)
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