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Does not the non-acceptance of a woman's testimony in cases of Hudud lead to chaos and injustice in society, especially if she witnesses a murder or theft?

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The Lawgiver of Islamic Sharia is Allah Almighty, Who granted women rights that suit their nature. He made their testimony half that of a man concerning financial matters. Their testimony is not accepted in cases of Hudud (prescribed punishments) and Qisas (retribution). Scholars have differed regarding their testimony in matters of marriage, divorce, and lineage. The astonishment at the non-acceptance of her testimony if she sees a thief entering her house and killing her husband is misplaced, because in this case, she is a claimant, and the testimony of a claimant is not accepted, even if he were a man. However, her claim is accepted, and she must prove it. A woman's testimony is accepted in cases of theft. If two women testify that a person stole something, the owner of the item may swear an oath with them and claim his right, but the had (punishment) for theft is not established by their testimony.

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