Is it a condition in a contract between two people that there be witnesses or a written document?
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The Shaykh : No, it is not necessary for there to be a written document between them, lest one of them forget or die.
The questioner : I mean, if there is nothing [in writing] and he says to him...
The Shaykh : It is necessary to have witnesses or a written document.
The questioner : If he does not find [a way to do so], I mean, if he does not do that?
The Shaykh : He takes a pledge, so that he can secure it against his house or his shop, in case tomorrow he denies it or forgets?
The questioner : I mean, if there is nothing [in writing] and he says to him...
The Shaykh : It is necessary to have witnesses or a written document.
The questioner : If he does not find [a way to do so], I mean, if he does not do that?
The Shaykh : He takes a pledge, so that he can secure it against his house or his shop, in case tomorrow he denies it or forgets?