Question 2205) - Are there degrees of Arsh?

A: Yes.
1. Arsh of Zina requires four male witnesses. The Arsh of females will not be accepted.
2. Qisas and the remaining Hudud require two males. The Arsh of females will not be accepted.
3. Other rights require two male, or a male and two female witnesses, whether in a case of wealth or not e.g. marriage, divorce, agency and bequests.
4. The Arsh of one female is accepted in matters men may not investigate e.g. birth, virginity and defects in women.

~ al-Quduri ~