English
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ruled that the two disputants sit before the judge.
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sunan Abi Dawud 3588 (unverified) 90% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) Regarding the saying: The two disputants sit before the judge: For this, al-Hidayah says: When both are present, he equalizes them in seating and attention.
Note 1
(١)قوله: أن الخصمين يقعدان بين يدي الحاكم: لذلك قال في (الهداية): وإذا حضرا سوّى بينهما في الجلوس والإقبال.