FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Anak angkat, mahram
Can an adopted child be given the adoptive father's lineage in the birth certificate and identity card, and is an adoptive mother-in-law a mahram?
Short answer
The National Fatwa Committee, at its 57th meeting on 10 June 2003, ruled that an adopted child of Muslims cannot be attributed to the adoptive father's lineage.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The National Fatwa Committee, at its 57th meeting on 10 June 2003, ruled that an adopted child of Muslims cannot be attributed to the adoptive father's lineage. To change the name back to the biological father's name, the matter is referred to the National Registration Department. An adoptive mother-in-law, being the wife of the wife's uncle, is not a permanent mahram. She is treated as an ajnabi woman, so handshaking, being alone together, looking at her aurat and travelling with her are not permitted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah telah memutuskan bahawa mana-mana anak angkat yang diangkat oleh orang Islam tidak boleh dinasabkan kepada bapa angkatnya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Anak angkat, mahram”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/anak-angkat-mahram/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/adopted-child-lineage-mahram-status/