Chapter on False Testimony and What Has Been Reported Regarding it

Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh|Volume 3|Book 1|Chapter 23

Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh

Volume 3, Book 1, Chapter 23

Chapter on False Testimony and What Has Been Reported Regarding it

Hadith #3

3333 - وَ كَانَ عَلِيٌّ عَلَيْهِ اَلسَّلاَمُ إِذَا أَخَذَ شَاهِدَ زُورٍ فَإِنْ كَانَ غَرِيباً بَعَثَ بِهِ إِلَى حَيِّهِ وَ إِنْ كَانَ سُوقِيّاً بَعَثَ بِهِ إِلَى سُوقِهِ ثُمَّ يُطِيفُ بِهِ ثُمَّ يَحْبِسُهُ أَيَّاماً ثُمَّ يُخَلِّي سَبِيلَهُ.

Hadith.3333 - It is reported that when Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib apprehended a false witness, if the person was a stranger, he would send him back to his tribe. If the person was a tradesman, Imam would send him to his marketplace. Then Imam would parade him publicly, imprison him for a few days, and afterward release him.