Is a settlement (*ṣulḥ*) made by a non-party (*ajnabī*) on behalf of a defendant concerning a wrongful claim valid?

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A settlement made by a third party on behalf of the defendant regarding a wrongful claim is valid, regardless of whether the third party admits the claimant's assertion of the claim or not, and whether this was done with or without the defendant's permission. The view held by the associates of Al-Shafi'i states that the settlement is only valid if the third party affirms the truthfulness of the claimant's assertion. This is contingent upon the ruling regarding the settlement of a wrongful claim, which has already been addressed.