FatwaNegeri SembilanGovernance & Administration
Mufti wanita
Can a woman be appointed as a mufti?
Short answer
The fatwa states that appointing a woman as mufti is permissible in principle, but there are obstacles in terms of Islamic law, custom and current practice.
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
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa states that appointing a woman as mufti is permissible in principle, but there are obstacles in terms of Islamic law, custom and current practice. The mufti's duties are closely tied to palace affairs and religious ceremonies, such as leading prayers attended by the Sultan or King. Women may take part in issuing fatwas and are better suited as assistant mufti. Malaysia still has many individuals who meet the qualifications set by Islamic law to be appointed as mufti, so there is no need to bring in a mufti from abroad.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus melantik mufti wanita, tetapi pada syaraknya masih ada halangan-halangan yang menyebabkan wanita tidak boleh dilantik sebagai mufti.
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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. “Mufti wanita”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/mufti-wanita/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-women-be-appointed-as-mufti/