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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-553 : HUKUM BAPA BUAT SYARAT SEBELUM KAHWIN
If a father who is the bride's guardian sets a condition that she must meet him before marrying, must it be followed or can a judge-appointed guardian (wali hakim) be used?
Short answer
A wali hakim may be used if the paternal guardian refuses to conduct the marriage without a reasonable reason under Islamic law, provided the groom is compatible (sekufu), the bride is of age and sound mind, and the wali hakim is appointed by the territory.
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
A wali hakim may be used if the paternal guardian refuses to conduct the marriage without a reasonable reason under Islamic law, provided the groom is compatible (sekufu), the bride is of age and sound mind, and the wali hakim is appointed by the territory. Meeting the father is not a condition for a valid marriage in Islam. Children remain obliged to be dutiful to their parents and are advised to consult the nearest Islamic Religious Department for advice.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukumnya ialah layak untuk menggunakan khidmat wali hakim jika wali nasab enggan menikahkan pengantin apabila syarat-syarat telah dipenuhi.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-553 : HUKUM BAPA BUAT SYARAT SEBELUM KAHWIN”, 26 February 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4683-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-553-hukum-bapa-buat-syarat-sebelum-kahwin. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/father-conditions-before-marriage-wali-hakim/