The Importance of Evidence in Islamic Law

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Which term is used in Arabic to refer to anything that clarifies or explains a right or interest?

  • Evidence
  • Expert witness
  • Proof
  • Bayyinah (correct)

According to Dr. Mahmud Saedon, what does evidence include in order to arrive at a just decision?

  • Proof provided by plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, expert witnesses, etc. (correct)
  • Facts and points of law
  • Professional opinion
  • All of the above

What is the purpose of evidence in the common law system?

  • To make things clear or prove something
  • To deliver a just decision
  • To clarify or explain a right or interest
  • To ascertain the truth of a fact or point in issue (correct)

What does the Syariah Court Evidence (SCE) (FT) Act 1997 define?

<p>The form of evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ibn Qayyim, what does the concept of Bayyinah encompass?

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