What is the procedure when valid testimony is presented against the defendant?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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If the testimony is sound and the judge confirms the witnesses' integrity, the judge informs the defendant, 'They have testified against you; if you have anything to discredit their testimony, present it to me.' If the defendant requests a delay to investigate, a delay of two or three days is granted. If no grounds for invalidation are found, the judge rules against the defendant, as the right has been clearly established.