Does the testimony of slaves or women establish Lawth?

Chapter on Qasamah (Oaths regarding murder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 5 · Bab 3

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There are two narrations from Ahmad regarding whether the testimony of slaves or women regarding the killing establishes Lawth. One narration states that it does constitute Lawth because it makes the claimant's assertion highly probable, akin to enmity. The second narration holds that it does not establish Lawth because their testimony is generally rejected, similar to the testimony of disbelievers.