Is the testimony of children accepted if their father asks them to testify to a discussion that took place between him and another person in their presence, knowing that the discussion has no relation to money?
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Summary:
- The testimony of a child for their parent or vice versa is generally not accepted in this era due to the suspicion of bias, so the ruling is based on what is prevalent.
- The testimony is accepted if the witness is prominent in their uprightness and known for it, and there are indications that support their uprightness and the truthfulness of their testimony.
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