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Fatwa Tentang Harta Sepencarian Selepas Kematian Salah Satu Pihak Dalam Perkahwinan Di Negeri Selangor
How is jointly acquired property (harta sepencarian) divided in Selangor after one spouse dies?
Short answer
Jointly acquired property may be divided to the surviving husband or wife before the deceased's estate is distributed under faraid, including after the deceased's liabilities have been settled.
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
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 13
Summary
Jointly acquired property may be divided to the surviving husband or wife before the deceased's estate is distributed under faraid, including after the deceased's liabilities have been settled. The division follows the extent of each party's contribution, whether direct or indirect. Agreement on the division must be made through a court order.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pembahgian harta sepencarian tersebut hendaklah diberikan mengikut takat sumbangan sama ada secara langsung atau tidak langsung dari kedua-dua belah pihak .
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Harta Sepencarian Selepas Kematian Salah Satu Pihak Dalam Perkahwinan Di Negeri Selangor”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-harta-sepencarian-selepas-kematian-salah-satu-pihak-dalam-perkahwinan-di-negeri-selangor/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/division-of-harta-sepencarian-after-spouse-death/