FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Rujuk melalui Whatsapp
Is a husband's reconciliation (rujuk) during the iddah period valid if he only states it in a WhatsApp message without an explicit spoken pronouncement?
Short answer
In the Shafi'i school, reconciliation by a person able to speak takes place only through spoken words, whether explicit (sorih) or implied (kinayah).
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
In the Shafi'i school, reconciliation by a person able to speak takes place only through spoken words, whether explicit (sorih) or implied (kinayah). Therefore, reconciliation made through WhatsApp is not valid. A person unable to speak may use gestures that both spouses understand. The inquirer is advised to refer the matter to the nearest District Islamic Religious Office.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Rujuk dengan menggunakan Aplikasi Whatsapp adalah tidak sah dalam mazhab Al Syafie. Rujuk hanya berlaku dengan menggunakan lafaz sahaja sama ada sorih atau kinayah.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Rujuk melalui Whatsapp”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/rujuk-melalui-whatsapp/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-rujuk-via-whatsapp-valid/