Is a man's claim of neediness accepted without evidence if he is not known to possess wealth where he is?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Deposits

Book 34 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a person claims neediness (Hajah) and is not known to have any wealth in his current location, his statement is accepted without evidence because the default state is the absence of wealth with him.