Is testimony permissible based on hearing a man state, 'This is my son'?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Testimonies

Book 63 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

Testimony is permissible based on hearing a man state to a boy, 'This is my son,' because it constitutes an admission of lineage (*nisbah*).