What is the ruling if the husband states the condition was not met (i.e., it was not al-ghurab)?
Chapter on Divorce by Calculation
Al-Mughni
Book of Divorce
Primary text
If he states it was not al-ghurab, his slaves become free, and his wives do not become divorced. If the wives claim it *was* al-ghurab so they become divorced, his statement is accepted as true. There are two differing scholarly opinions regarding whether he must swear an oath to support this claim.
Supporting text
In any instance where the requirement for an oath is established, if the required party refuses to swear (*nakala*), judgment is passed against them based on their refusal.