FatwaFederal TerritoriesMarriage & Family
AL-KAFI #362 : ADAKAH WARIS LELAKI AKAN MENANGGUNG DOSA JANDA
Does a male heir bear the sins of his divorced sister, and what are a son's responsibilities toward his mother and sister?
Short answer
Every person who has reached puberty and is of sound mind bears his or her own sins, not parents, siblings or a husband.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Every person who has reached puberty and is of sound mind bears his or her own sins, not parents, siblings or a husband. Parents or guardians are considered at fault if they let their children sin without advising or preventing wrongdoing. All family members are encouraged to advise one another, including knowledgeable siblings, with patience and a good approach.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Setiap aqil baligh, dosanya ditanggung sendiri, bukan ibu ayah, adik beradik, mahupun suami.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #362 : ADAKAH WARIS LELAKI AKAN MENANGGUNG DOSA JANDA”, 16 August 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1264-al-kafi-362-adakah-waris-lelaki-akan-menanggung-dosa-janda. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/does-brother-bear-divorced-sisters-sins/