KEDUDUKAN KETERANGAN PENDAPAT MUFTI MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG KETERANGAN DI MALAYSIA: ADAKAH SEBAGAI PAKAR?
Position of Mufti’s Opinion Evidence Under Law of Evidence: Is It An Expert?
Keywords:
opinion evidence, expert opinion, Mufti, fatwa, evidence lawAbstract
The application of expert opinion evidence in court has become increasingly significant as it assists judges in understanding matters beyond their knowledge, enabling accurate and fair decisions for all parties. A mufti holds an authoritative position within the framework of Islamic law and the fatwa institution and is frequently consulted by the public on matters related to Shariah. Issues arise when the court seeks opinions or testimony from a mufti. Can a mufti be summoned to testify in court, and is their testimony recognized as expert opinion evidence? This article aims to examine the status of a mufti’s opinion in Civil and Shariah Courts to determine whether it is accepted as expert opinion evidence. The study adopts a descriptive approach and content analysis by reviewing relevant legal provisions, scholarly articles, and decided cases in court. Findings reveal several legal “lacunae” and constraints in recognizing a mufti’s testimony in court as expert opinion evidence. Therefore, improvements are necessary, including harmonizing the categorization of expert opinions and the legal provisions concerning muftis under state Islamic Administrative Laws, should muftis be recognized as experts under the law.
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