The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted the testimony of the Jews. Is a swearer who is an open sinner to be believed?
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The questioner : The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted the testimony of the Jews.
The Shaykh : No, it is not testimony, may Allah reward you with good; it is a claim.
The questioner : If an open sinner swears an oath, do we believe him?
The Shaykh : In a claim, he is believed. If a claim is made against an open sinner, a disbeliever, a wicked person, a believer, or a righteous person, his oath is accepted to repel the claim from him, no matter who he is, even if he were the most dishonest of liars. Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : In another place.
The Shaykh : No, it is not testimony, may Allah reward you with good; it is a claim.
The questioner : If an open sinner swears an oath, do we believe him?
The Shaykh : In a claim, he is believed. If a claim is made against an open sinner, a disbeliever, a wicked person, a believer, or a righteous person, his oath is accepted to repel the claim from him, no matter who he is, even if he were the most dishonest of liars. Yes.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : In another place.