Is testimony based on testimony (Shahada 'ala al-Shahada) acceptable in financial matters?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Testimonies

Book 63 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Testimony based on testimony is accepted concerning financial matters and that which is intended as wealth, by consensus, as mentioned by Abu Ubayd. This ruling is supported by Al-Nakhai, Al-Shaabi, Abu Hanifa, and his associates.