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HUKUM MENGGUNAKAN DNA UNTUK MENENTUKAN STATUS NASAB ANAK.
Can DNA testing be used to determine or deny a child's lineage?
Short answer
DNA testing may be used to establish lineage under a court order in specific cases, such as lineage disputes, baby mix-ups in hospitals, test-tube babies and children lost in disasters.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
DNA testing may be used to establish lineage under a court order in specific cases, such as lineage disputes, baby mix-ups in hospitals, test-tube babies and children lost in disasters. DNA may not be used to deny lineage or to take precedence over the Li'an procedure, as it is only supporting evidence and not primary proof. Denial of lineage through Li'an must be made promptly, from the date the wife is confirmed pregnant until three days after birth, and a denial made later is rejected. Guidelines for DNA testing by the authorities are to be tightened, especially where denial of lineage is concerned.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penafian setelah tempoh munasabah tersebut adalah tertolak dan anak tersebut adalah sah dan sabit sebagai anaknya.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MENGGUNAKAN DNA UNTUK MENENTUKAN STATUS NASAB ANAK.”, 30 January 2013. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=418. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-dna-testing-child-lineage/