Is a judgment based on a written ruling regarding evidence or admission of debt enforceable?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Judiciary
Primary text
A written ruling (*hukm*) issued by a judge (*hakim*) affirming the validity of testimony or an admission of debt is permissible. The ruling must be executed by the judge to whom it is addressed, and the condemned party must comply. This applies even when the subject is a specific item (*ayn*) such as a demarcated piece of real estate or a distinctly known, identifiable object like a famous slave or animal. The designated judge must order the surrender of this specific item to the entitled party.