Is a claim of slavery (*ruq*) against an individual who reached puberty, who denies the claim, valid if the claimant lacks proof?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Foundlings

Book 30 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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If the claimant of slavery provides no evidence (*bayyinah*) after the declared adult denies the claim, the claim is not accepted. If the claimant possesses evidence, the ruling is in their favor.