Is a man's claim of poverty accepted without evidence if he is known to possess wealth in his current location?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Deposits

Book 34 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a person is known to possess wealth in his current location, his claim of poverty is not accepted except upon presentation of evidence, similar to the ruling concerning a person claiming destitution (Miskinah).