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Kitab Adabil Qadi [Court etiquette] - Definition

Question 2224) - Mention some of the characteristics the judge will adopt during his tenure.

A: He will sit openly for passing judgement in the Masjid. He may not accept gifts except from Mahram blood relatives or from such people with whom he used to have a relationship of exchanging gifts before being appointed. He may not accept invitations, except those which are general. He must attend funerals and visit the sick. He may not host one party of disputants and exclude the other. When both parties attend court, he will treat them equally in seating and in giving them attention. He will not speak secretly to one of them. He will not pass hints to him. He will not lead him on in presenting his proofs.

~ al-Quduri ~