Is the testimony of a guardian accepted in favor of those under his custody after his authority over them has ceased?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judicial Rulings

Book 64 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a guardian testifies in favor of those who were under his custody after his authority over them has ceased, his testimony is accepted. This is because the legal reason preventing the acceptance of his testimony—that he is involved in demanding their rights and managing their affairs—has been removed.