Ruling on Women’s Testimony in Emancipation, Religion, and Divorce

Hazrat Shurayh (may Allah have mercy on him) used to accept (consider permissible) the testimony of two women in matters of freedom.

Hazrat Shurayh (may Allah have mercy on him) used to accept (declare permissible) the testimony of two women in the matter of emancipation if there was also one man with them.

Ibrahim says that the testimony of women along with men is permissible in matters of emancipation, religion, and bequest.

Hazrat Shurayh considered the testimony of women permissible in matters of rights.

Hazrat Mak’hool states that women’s testimony is not permissible in matters other than religious affairs.

Hazrat Dhahhak (may Allah have mercy on him) considered the testimony of women to be permissible.

Hasan says that in matters of religion and other necessary things, the testimony of two women is permissible.

Hazrat Mughira bin Saeed was asked whether the testimony of two women along with a man is valid in the matter of divorce? He replied: It is correct.

Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) considered the testimony of women permissible (valid) in matters of divorce.