Two women who were stitching shoes in a house fought each other. One of them came out with an awl driven into her hand, and she sued the other for it. The case was brought before Ibn 'Abbâs. Ibn Abbâs said, "Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) said, 'If people were to be given what they claim (without proving their claim) the life and property of the nation would be lost. ' Will you remind her (i.e. the defendant), of Allâh and recite before her: ' Verily, those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allâh's Covenant and their oaths.... ' " (V.3:77). So they reminded her and she confessed. Ibn 'Abbâs then said, The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'The oath is to be taken by the defendant (in the absence of any proof against him). ' " ' [6:74-O.B]