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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-706 : APAKAH PERBEZAAN LAFAZ ZIHAR SECARA SORIH DAN KINAYAH?
What is the difference between explicit (sarih) and implicit (kinayah) zihar statements, and does a husband comparing his wife's hand, thigh or mouth to a female relative's count as explicit zihar?
Short answer
Explicit zihar occurs when a husband likens an outwardly visible part of his wife that is a site of sexual enjoyment, such as the hand, thigh, mouth, leg or skin, to the corresponding part of a mahram woman.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Explicit zihar occurs when a husband likens an outwardly visible part of his wife that is a site of sexual enjoyment, such as the hand, thigh, mouth, leg or skin, to the corresponding part of a mahram woman. It takes effect immediately even without intention. Implicit zihar involves likening her to a mahram in a part that signifies honour, such as the face or eyes, or a general comparison naming no body part, and it depends on the husband's intention. Internal organs such as the heart and lungs, and detachable items such as milk, semen, hair and nails, do not make the statement zihar.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Lafaz zihar secara sorih (jelas) adalah menyamakan anggota aurat atau anggota badan bahagian zahir isteri yang merupakan anggota badan mahramnya yang memungkinkan keseronokan seksual (talazzuz) seperti kaki, mulut, peha, tangan, kulit dan seumpamanya
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-706 : APAKAH PERBEZAAN LAFAZ ZIHAR SECARA SORIH DAN KINAYAH?”, 25 July 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5353-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-706-apakah-perbezaan-lafaz-zihar-secara-sorih-dan-kinayah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/explicit-and-implicit-zihar-statements-difference/