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AL-KAFI #762: WALI FASIQ MENIKAHKAN ANAKNYA
What is the ruling on a fasiq guardian marrying off his daughter before he repents, and what is meant by a fasiq guardian?
Short answer
A fasiq guardian is one who is not upright, meaning he commits major sins, persists in minor sins or damages his personal dignity.
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
A fasiq guardian is one who is not upright, meaning he commits major sins, persists in minor sins or damages his personal dignity. According to the Shafi'i and Hanbali schools, such a guardian cannot marry off his daughter, and guardianship passes to the next upright guardian in order. Another view, held by the Hanafi and Maliki schools, does not require uprightness in a guardian. The fatwa recommends that the guardian be asked to repent and seek forgiveness before the contract, or else delegate the contract to an imam or marriage officiant.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Wali yang fasiq, iaitu tidak adil tidak boleh mengahwinkan perempuan yang beriman, bahkan hak perwalian berpindah kepada wali adil yang seterusnya mengikut urutan.
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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 #762: WALI FASIQ MENIKAHKAN ANAKNYA”, 14 June 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2470-al-kafi-762-wali-fasiq-menikahkan-anaknya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/fasiq-guardian-marrying-off-daughter-ruling/