title: Forensic science in the context of Islamic law: A review.
abstract: Even though it is still in its nascent phase, forensic science has already encountered strong resistance in Saudi Arabia due to its incompatibility with their present legal system. What follow is a review on the status of forensic medicine and its future in terms of acceptance and use in legal action.
authors.affiliation: King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Unit, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: dr_theeb@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Theeb
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Alkahtani
authors.affiliation: King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Unit, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Khaldoon
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Aljerian
authors.affiliation: Accelerated Medical Solutions Ltd, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Bartholomew
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Golding
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Sakher
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alqahtani
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D044707:Forensic Sciences / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam
keywords: Forensic; Future; Saudi Arabia; Sharia law