FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Nikah batin
Is a so-called nikah batin (secret inner marriage) valid in Islam, or is it merely a sin?
Short answer
The ruling states that a marriage not conducted according to Islamic law is invalid and not recognised.
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
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling states that a marriage not conducted according to Islamic law is invalid and not recognised. A marriage must fulfil its pillars: a groom, a bride, a guardian (wali), witnesses, and the offer and acceptance (ijab and qabul). Islam has no concept of nikah batin, and those involved are advised to repent sincerely (taubat nasuha) by regretting the act and resolving not to repeat it.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pernikahan yang tidak mengikut syariat Islam adalah tidak sah dan tidak diiktiraf.
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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. “Nikah batin”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/nikah-batin/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-nikah-batin-valid-in-islam/