The compiler of this book, may Allah سبحانه وتعالى have mercy on him, commented: This ruling was stated as a matter of taqiyyah (dissimulation). In truth, the testimony of a mukatab is acceptable when supported by two witnesses. The inclusion of the woman in this scenario was to prevent opponents from claiming that he had accepted testimony that their Imam had rejected. However, based on our foundational principles, the testimony of women in cases of divorce is not acceptable.