What is the ruling regarding the testimony of witnesses whose integrity is revealed to be compromised before judgment?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the moral corruption (fisq) of the witnesses becomes apparent before the judge issues the ruling, the judge must not rule based on their testimony.

Supporting text

If the moral corruption of the witnesses only becomes apparent after the judgment has already been issued, the judge is not required to nullify the previous ruling.