“O believers, if an evildoer brings you any news, verify so you do not harm people unknowingly, becoming regretful for what you have done.” (Qur’an 49:6) ﷽  In Islamic jurisprudence, khabar al-āhād (solitary report) is a narration that does not reach … Continue reading Why do Muslims take solitary reports (khabar al-āhād) in jurisprudence?