FatwaJohorMarriage & Family
TARAF KAFAAH PERKAHWINAN BAGI KETURUNAN BANI HASHIM
Is kafaah a condition for a valid marriage among the descendants of Bani Hashim, and may ahlulbait marry non-descendants?
Short answer
According to the Shafi'i school, kafaah is not a condition for the validity of a marriage but a condition of luzum that is the right of the bride and her guardian.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
According to the Shafi'i school, kafaah is not a condition for the validity of a marriage but a condition of luzum that is the right of the bride and her guardian. If either party disagrees, annulment (fasakh) may be sought, and the applicant must prove a genuine lineage from the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Honouring the Prophet's descendants is a priority, but marriage between ahlulbait and non-Arabs (ajam) is permitted where there is concern about discord and harm. Kafaah also covers freedom from defects, religious commitment, knowledge, good character and occupation, not lineage alone.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mengikut Mazhab Syafi'e,kufu tidak termasuk dalam salah satu daripada syarat-syarat sah sesuatu perkahwinan.
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How to cite
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Johor State Mufti Department. “TARAF KAFAAH PERKAHWINAN BAGI KETURUNAN BANI HASHIM”, 26 October 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=857. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/kafaah-marriage-status-bani-hashim-descendants/