What is the procedure if a witness omits a necessary detail in their testimony?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judicial Rulings

Book 64 · Issue 8 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a witness fails to mention a required detail, the judge must question them about it, mirroring Shurayh's questioning of the witness who testified about the leaning that caused death.