What is the ruling regarding the claim of killing itself (establishing the act of killing)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jihad

Book 54 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Establishing the act of killing requires two witnesses, similar to a claim of intentional homicide (qatl al-'amd), based on the general understanding that 'bayyinah' refers to two witnesses, which was prioritized by the Prophet, peace be upon him, when establishing the right to the spoils.