What is the recommended minimum number of attendees for the Li'an?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mutual Imprecation (Li'an)

Book 43 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is recommended that the attendees not be fewer than four. This number corresponds to the four witnesses required for the testimony of adultery, which is the transgression for which Li'an is legislated. This requirement is recommended, not obligatory.