FatwaNegeri SembilanEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
Hukum datuk mencium bibir cucu perempuan belum baligh
May a grandfather kiss his young granddaughter on the lips before she reaches puberty?
Short answer
In principle a man may kiss a female mahram, including a young granddaughter, as an expression of affection provided it is free of desire.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
In principle a man may kiss a female mahram, including a young granddaughter, as an expression of affection provided it is free of desire. Kissing on the mouth is not allowed because it is reserved for husband and wife, while kissing the forehead or cheek is permitted. Kissing in public is also not allowed, and if desire arises or is feared, it is forbidden even with a mahram. A grandfather therefore should not kiss his granddaughter on the lips, and greater caution is advised today.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bukan cium pada mulut. Harus mencium dahi, pipi dan sebagainya, tetapi tidak harus mencium mulut.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Hukum datuk mencium bibir cucu perempuan belum baligh”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/hukum-datuk-mencium-bibir-cucu-perempuan-belum-baligh/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/grandfather-kissing-granddaughter-lips-ruling/