What is the ruling on testimony provided by two witnesses concerning the divorce of the co-wife?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mutual Imprecation (Li'an)

Book 43 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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Primary text

There are two views regarding testimony concerning the divorce of the co-wife.

Supporting text

One view states that the testimony is not accepted because the witnesses secure a benefit for their mother, which is securing her position over the co-wife. The second view states that the testimony is accepted because the witnesses do not secure any benefit for themselves.