Is a party obligated to provide a witness for their acquittal if the denial is affirmed by an oath requested by the judge?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If the denying party swears (after the claimant requested the oath) and subsequently asks the judge to witness their acquittal, this is obligatory upon the judge. This attestation serves as proof for the denier, preventing future claims against them.