What is the ruling on paying money to a witness so that he may testify to the truth?
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The majority of scholars hold that it is impermissible to charge a fee for giving testimony if one is obliged to do so. Some scholars have reported a consensus on this matter. However, most scholars permit charging a fee for the ancillary expenses of testimony, such as the cost of travel and transportation.
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