The testimony of an open sinner in a marriage contract
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “There is no marriage except with a guardian and two just witnesses,” is the testimony of an open sinner valid in a marriage contract?
Answer:
No, not in marriage nor in anything else. The testimony of an open sinner is not accepted. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “There is no marriage except with a guardian and two just witnesses,” is the testimony of an open sinner valid in a marriage contract?
Answer:
No, not in marriage nor in anything else. The testimony of an open sinner is not accepted. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب العضل — islamhouse.com (44:21)
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