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Fatwa Anak Lelaki Kandung Sebagai Wali Pernikahan Ibunya
Can a biological son act as the marriage guardian (wali) for his mother?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee adopted the majority view that a biological son who has reached puberty and is of sound mind may act as wali for his mother's marriage.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee adopted the majority view that a biological son who has reached puberty and is of sound mind may act as wali for his mother's marriage. His position in the order of guardians comes after the woman's father, and he may act where using the father as wali causes difficulty, obstruction or delay to the marriage. The son's eligibility is to be assessed by the ulil amri, with a suggested age of 18 and above.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa Fatwa Perlis bersetuju memilih pendapat jumhur ulama (majoriti ulama) bahawa anak lelaki kandung yang baligh dan berakal boleh menjadi wali pernikahan kepada ibunya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Anak Lelaki Kandung Sebagai Wali Pernikahan Ibunya”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1286-fatwa-anak-lelaki-kandung-sebagai-wali-pernikahan-ibunya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-son-be-mothers-marriage-guardian/