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The use of qārinah as a method of evidence in Islam cannot be denied. In the era of science and technology, one of the popular forms of qārinah in courts is forensic evidence. This evidence is derived from the use of scientific methods and techniques by experts. In this regard, the question often arises in the syariah courts as to whether the forensic evidence adduced in courts as evidence adheres to the fiqh and maqāsid syariah aspects. Therefore, this article aims to identify the position of forensic evidence from the fiqh point of view as well as to analyze the position of admissibility of forensic evidence in the syariah court from the perspective ofmaqasid syariah. To achieve the objectives, this article employs a qualitative research method. Data collection is done by two methods, namely library research and document analysis. This article has finds that forensic evidence is a form of circumstantial evidence or known as qārinah in Islam. Islam accepts qārinah as a form of proof in Islamic jurisprudence recognized by syarak. In addition, this article also finds that forensic evidence can indeed be admitted as a form of evidence in syariah courts from the perspective of fiqh and maqāsid syariah. Therefore, forensic evidence should be admitted by syariah courts as a form of proof in the modern times because its position is recognized in Islam and it can assist in the administration of justice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Generally speaking, an illegitimate child refers to a child which has been born outside wedlock regardless of whether the illegitimate birth is caused by adultery or rape, and neither that the said birth is the result of a syubhah consummation. The rise of illegitimate birth in Malaysia has significantly proved that our community is facing a very serious issue of moral demolition. This is obviously against the Islamic principle of upholding the dignity of lineage. This article intends to analyze the principles and application of Syariah rules pertaining to illegitimacy. This article further analyzes the previous literature on the enforcement of Syariah Criminal Law in preventing illegitimate birth. It then identifies problems pertaining to the issue of illegitimate birth and suggests some practical solutions. For the purpose of data collection, this purely legal doctrinal research applied a qualitative method based on library research. Critical analysis has been applied in analyzing data from a previous thesis, articles, journals, news and other general references regarding illegitimacy issues and the enforcement of Syariah Criminal Law. It is suggested that a further critical and comprehensive research to be conducted as a contribution to the academic corpus and for the enhancement of maqasid syariah in Syariah Criminal Law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]