Tes Dna dalam Menetapkan Hubungan Nasab

Abstract

Deoxirybo Nucleic Acid (DNA) is a great scientific discovery. It constitutes the main chemical elements that build up gens as a prime unit for shaping of biological and genealogical traits of ascendants to their descendants. In its later development, DNA is used for various purposes ranging from personal to legal matters, such as determining genealogy to decide legal status regarding child guardianship, adoption, inheritance or other purposes such as forensic research. DNA is a new discovery which was unknown in the early period of the formulation of Islamic law during the lifetimes of the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions. At the time, it was alqiyafah that was used to determine people's genealogy through their foot palm or traces. Now DNA can help resolve a doubt concerning one's genealogy. Using an Islamic perspective, this articles aims to analyze DNA as the method of determining genealogy. It argues that although DNA is a valid method, and perhaps more precise than any previous method, it still needs additional proofs such as testimony and witness. These additional proofs are needed in case any error occurs during the processes of DNA examination