Testimony in a marriage contract without knowing the woman's consent
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, if I am asked to give testimony in a marriage contract, and I do not know whether the woman has consented, is this false testimony? It is known that it is customary among people for the woman to consent.
Answer:
No, that is not acceptable. You must know. Ask the woman if she is satisfied with this marriage. Do not testify on her behalf when you do not know whether she is satisfied or not.
Honorable Shaykh, if I am asked to give testimony in a marriage contract, and I do not know whether the woman has consented, is this false testimony? It is known that it is customary among people for the woman to consent.
Answer:
No, that is not acceptable. You must know. Ask the woman if she is satisfied with this marriage. Do not testify on her behalf when you do not know whether she is satisfied or not.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الشهادات — islamhouse.com (45:52)
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