FatwaSarawakMarriage & Family
HUKUM PERCERAIAN MELALUI SISTEM PESANAN RINGKAS (SMS)
Is a divorce pronounced by a husband to his wife through SMS valid?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council decided that a clearly written talaq from a husband addressed specifically to his wife, including by SMS, email or fax, is a kinayah (implicit) talaq.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council decided that a clearly written talaq from a husband addressed specifically to his wife, including by SMS, email or fax, is a kinayah (implicit) talaq. It is valid if accompanied by intention. All divorces must be brought before the syariah court for the talaq to be confirmed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Talaq dalam bentuk tulisan yang jelas daripada suami yang ditujukan kepada isterinya secara khusus seperti melalui faksimili, SMS, e-mail dan sebagainya merupakan talaq secara kinayah dan ianya adalah sah sekiranya disertai dengan niat.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PERCERAIAN MELALUI SISTEM PESANAN RINGKAS (SMS)”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-perceraian-melalui-sistem-pesanan-ringkas-sms. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-talaq-sent-by-sms-valid/