Taking a man who shaves his beard as a witness in a marriage contract
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Question:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on taking a man who shaves his beard as a witness in a marriage contract?
Answer:
His testimony is valid; it is valid despite his disobedience. This is a Muslim who is disobedient, and his testimony is valid. There is nothing wrong with it. Yes. He has not reached the level that would mean his testimony is rejected. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: What is the ruling on taking a man who shaves his beard as a witness in a marriage contract?
Answer:
His testimony is valid; it is valid despite his disobedience. This is a Muslim who is disobedient, and his testimony is valid. There is nothing wrong with it. Yes. He has not reached the level that would mean his testimony is rejected. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأما ما أفتى به الحسن وإبراهيم النخعي ومالك في إحدى الروايتين عنه — islamhouse.com (1:05:40)
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