Which evidence prevails if both parties present valid proof concerning the time of payment receipt?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 5 · Bab 6

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If each party provides proof supporting their respective claim, the proof presented by the claimant is prioritized because proof is establishing (muthbitah), whereas the opposing claim is negating (naafiyah).