When a foundling is in the possession of one claimant, does his proof take precedence over the proof of the other claimant?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Foundlings

Book 30 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

There are two views regarding whether the proof of the possessor takes precedence over the proof of the outsider, these views being based on the two narrations concerning the claim of monetary rights.