FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
Had Kemuallafan Seseorang Saudara Baru
How long can a new convert to Islam be called a muallaf?
Short answer
The National Fatwa Muzakarah set the maximum period for a new convert to be called a muallaf at five years, in order to standardise the period across all states in Malaysia.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The National Fatwa Muzakarah set the maximum period for a new convert to be called a muallaf at five years, in order to standardise the period across all states in Malaysia. The proposal for standardisation came from the Terengganu State Fatwa Committee. Since religious authority falls under state jurisdiction, each State Islamic Religious Council may make any exemptions it requires. The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee accepted this decision, and the fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju menetapkan had tempoh maksima bagi seseorang saudara baru dipanggil muallaf ialah lima (5) tahun.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Had Kemuallafan Seseorang Saudara Baru”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/had-kemuallafan-seseorang-saudara-baru/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/how-long-is-a-new-convert-muallaf/