Sworn evidence from a witness that the will was properly signed.
In Islamic law
Corresponds to the evidentiary function of witnesses to a wasiyyah, which classical practice treated as central.
In Canadian law
Usually sworn at the time the will is signed and kept with it. Without one, proving the will later becomes slower and more expensive.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.