813 Istahaqqa = Deserved having something (good or evil) attributed to one; hence the alternative meanings: (1) committed or was guilty (of a sin); (2) had or claimed a lawful right (to property). The procedure was followed in an actual case in the Prophet's lifetime. A man from Madinah died abroad, having made over his goods, to two friends, to be delivered to his designated heirs in Madihah. They however, kept back a valuable silver cup. When this was found out, oaths were taken from those who knew, justice was done.