[78]. After you call them to guidance, their rejection will not harm you.
[79]. They are made to take such an oath because the judge has justifiable doubts about their truthfulness not because they are non-Muslim.
[80]. The two non-Muslim witnesses. When doubted, it has to be made absolutely sure that their testimony is trustworthy and that if challenged, even if by Muslims, the challengers will undergo equally scrupulous measures.
[81]. The two original witnesses.