What is the requirement for the plaintiff when property is disputed?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judicial Rulings

Book 64 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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When a property dispute arises, such as in the case of Ash'ath ibn Qays regarding his well, the Prophet, peace be upon him, ruled that the defendant must provide proof (*bayyinah*) or take an oath.