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Isu Perkahwinan Kanak-kanak: Kajian Dari Aspek Agama, Kesihatan dan Psikologi
Is child marriage permitted in Islam according to the decision of the National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah?
Short answer
The Muzakarah ruled that child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended, but falls under the permissible category, subject to the higher objectives of Shariah and the principles of avoiding harm and securing benefit.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Muzakarah ruled that child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended, but falls under the permissible category, subject to the higher objectives of Shariah and the principles of avoiding harm and securing benefit. It may only be allowed if done solely to fulfil the child's welfare in accordance with Shariah. The marriage of the Prophet to Aisyah should not be used as a reason to ease child marriage. The authorities are also asked to tighten the conditions and ensure proper procedures are followed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju memutuskan bahawa perkahwinan kanak-kanak hanya boleh dibenarkan dengan syarat ia dilakukan semata-mata untuk memenuhi kemaslahatan kanak-kanak tersebut secara syar'ie.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Isu Perkahwinan Kanak-kanak: Kajian Dari Aspek Agama, Kesihatan dan Psikologi”, 22 October 2014. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#isu-perkahwinan-kanak-kanak-kajian-dari-aspek-agama-kesihatan-dan-psikologi. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-child-marriage-permitted-in-islam/