A man whom the ruler makes swear to inform him of another man's wealth

A man deposited some wealth in trust with Shurayh, and the ruler still had a claim remaining against that man. Shurayh was told: "We will make you take an oath." He said: "As long as I am able, I will keep defending his wealth (and keep people away from it), until I am compelled to take an oath."

Al-Hasan was asked about a man whom the ruler makes swear that he will point out a certain Muslim man or his wealth. He said: "He should take the oath and then pay the expiation for his oath."