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Fatwa Wali Anak Yang Dituduh Tidak Sah Taraf Atau Hasil Rogol
Who may deny the lineage and guardianship of a father over a child accused of being illegitimate or born of rape?
Short answer
No party may deny the lineage of a child born during a valid marriage, or the father's validity as marriage guardian, except the husband himself.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
No party may deny the lineage of a child born during a valid marriage, or the father's validity as marriage guardian, except the husband himself. Denying a child's lineage without valid proof under Islamic law is forbidden. A child with no lineage guardian, or one denied by the guardian, may be married through a state guardian (wali hakim) using wording that does not expose past disgrace, and individuals and religious authorities are to conceal the faults of others.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Maka haram menafikan nasab seseorang anak melainkan mempunyai bukti yang sah di sisi syarak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Wali Anak Yang Dituduh Tidak Sah Taraf Atau Hasil Rogol”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/100-fatwa-wali-anak-yang-dituduh-tidak-sah-taraf-atau-hasil-rogol. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/guardian-of-child-accused-illegitimate-rape/