A man’s testimony regarding what he saw or heard while he was a child
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Question:
If a man testifies to something he saw or heard while he was a child, is his testimony accepted?
Answer:
No, it is considered only as corroborating evidence. As Ibn al-Qayyim says, the testimony of children is accepted as corroborating evidence. He may also say that the testimony of some children regarding one another is accepted in matters specific to them, such as in a game they are playing or in matters pertaining to children. Yes.
If a man testifies to something he saw or heard while he was a child, is his testimony accepted?
Answer:
No, it is considered only as corroborating evidence. As Ibn al-Qayyim says, the testimony of children is accepted as corroborating evidence. He may also say that the testimony of some children regarding one another is accepted in matters specific to them, such as in a game they are playing or in matters pertaining to children. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/139 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (44:37)
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