Is the marriage contract valid with the testimony of two slaves?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The marriage contract is established with the testimony of two male slaves. This relies on the general acceptance of their testimony in other financial rights, although Abu Hanifa and Al-Shafi'i hold the opposite view, which depends on their general acceptance as witnesses.