Are there differing opinions among Shafi'is regarding the obligation to pay the acknowledged heir's share if the acknowledging heir was truthful only between them and God?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Acknowledgment of Rights
Primary text
Among the followers of Al-Shafi'i, there are two differing opinions on whether the acknowledging heir must pay the acknowledged person their rightful share when the acknowledgment is truthful only in the relationship between them and God (Allah). The sounder opinion dictates that payment is obligatory.
Supporting text
Within this sounder opinion, there are two further views regarding the exact amount: whether the obligation is to pay half of what is in the hand of the acknowledging heir or one-third of it.