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Fatwa Harta Pusaka
Is a Muslim's conversion to Christianity through a statutory declaration and newspaper announcement valid, and what happens to the person's will and estate?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that conversion through a sworn declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths and a newspaper announcement is not accepted, since an oath witnessed by non-Muslims is invalid and there is no specific basis in Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that conversion through a sworn declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths and a newspaper announcement is not accepted, since an oath witnessed by non-Muslims is invalid and there is no specific basis in Islamic law. The deceased was treated as a Muslim at death because he still held his PERKIM Islamic card. His will is valid, but the bequest cannot exceed one third of the estate, and the remainder goes to the Baitulmal.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dakwaan dia mati dalam agama Kristian adalah tidak sah.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Harta Pusaka”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-harta-pusaka/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/conversion-from-islam-will-estate-selangor/