Is testimony valid if the witness only recognized the person being testified against by their voice after becoming blind?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Testimonies

Book 63 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If the witness did not know the person being testified against by name and lineage but became certain of their voice due to frequent familiarity, it is valid for the witness to testify based on this recognition, supported by the general principles established for the permissibility of testimony after becoming blind.