What is the ruling on accepting the testimony of one who has falsely accused someone of zina if the accused person waives the hudud punishment?
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The questioner : If we say that it is a right of the accused person, then if the hudud punishment is dropped, what is the ruling on accepting the testimony?
The Shaykh : This is what he asked about.
The questioner : What is the stronger position?
The Shaykh : Repentance is necessary; otherwise, his testimony is not accepted, and the description of open sinfulness does not cease to apply to him.
The questioner : If he repents, is his testimony accepted?
The Shaykh : If he repents, his testimony is accepted, and the description of open sinfulness ceases to apply to him.
The Shaykh : This is what he asked about.
The questioner : What is the stronger position?
The Shaykh : Repentance is necessary; otherwise, his testimony is not accepted, and the description of open sinfulness does not cease to apply to him.
The questioner : If he repents, is his testimony accepted?
The Shaykh : If he repents, his testimony is accepted, and the description of open sinfulness ceases to apply to him.