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in two male witnesses from among you, but if two men cannot be
found, then one man and two women whom you judge fit to act as
witnesses; so that if either of them forget, the other will remember.
Witnesses must not refuse to give evidence if called upon to do so. So
do not fail to put your debts in writing, be they small or big, together
with the date of payment. This is more just in the sight of Allah; it
ensures accuracy in testifying and is the best way to remove all doubt.
But if the transaction in hand be a bargain concluded on the spot, it is no
offence for you if you do not commit it towriting.
See that witnesses are present when you sell one another, and let no
harm be done to either scribe or witness. If you harm them, you shall
commit a transgression. Have fear of Allah. He teaches you; He has
knowledge of all things.
If you are travelling the road and a scribe cannot be found, then let
pledges be taken. If anyone of you entrusts another with a pledge, let
the trustee restore the pledge to its owner; and let him fear Allah, his
Lord.
You shall not withhold testimony. He that withholds it will have a
sinful heart.Allah has knowledge of all your actions.
ToAllah belongs all that the heavens and the earth contain. Whether
you reveal your thoughts or hide them, Allah will bring you to account
for them. He will forgive whom He will and punish whom He pleases;
He has power over all things.
The Apostle believes in what has been revealed to him by his Lord,
and so do the faithful. They all believe in Allah and His angels, His
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