What is the ruling on claiming murder when no actual killing or enmity exists?

Chapter on Qasamah (Oaths regarding murder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 1 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Such a claim is treated exactly like all other civil claims regarding establishing liability. It is obligatory to specify the defendant, and the statement of the defendant must be accepted as true in this matter. There is no known difference of opinion on this ruling.