FatwaFederal TerritoriesMarriage & Family
SUAMI ENGGAN MEMBAYAR HUTANG ISTERI
What is the advice when a husband refuses to repay his wife's loans for his studies and for a house purchase?
Short answer
The answer does not give a detailed ruling on the debts and instead offers advice.
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
The answer does not give a detailed ruling on the debts and instead offers advice. Couples are encouraged to discuss matters in a good manner and to build their household on mutual sacrifice. Neither side should take advantage of the other, and both are advised to carry out their responsibilities sincerely with tolerance and compromise.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berbincanglah dengan cara yang elok dan binalah rumah tangga dengan pengorbanan. Isteri berkorban untuk suami dan suami berkorban demi isteri.
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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. “SUAMI ENGGAN MEMBAYAR HUTANG ISTERI”, 8 September 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1655-suami-enggan-membayar-hutang-isteri. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/husband-refuses-to-repay-wife-debt/