FatwaJohorMarriage & Family
KEDUDUKAN KUFU PADA KETURUNAN TERUTAMA DALAM PERKAHWINAN AHLI BAIT أهل البيت DENGAN ‘AJM عجم
Is lineage equality (kufu) a condition for a valid marriage, and may a member of the Prophet's household marry a non-Arab?
Short answer
Following the Shafii school, the Johor fatwa states that kufu is not a condition for the validity of a marriage but a condition of luzum, which 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
Following the Shafii school, the Johor fatwa states that kufu is not a condition for the validity of a marriage but a condition of luzum, which is the right of the bride and her guardian. If either objects, annulment (fasakh) may be sought, and the applicant must first prove a genuine lineage from the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Preserving and honouring the Prophet's descendants is a priority, but marriage between ahl al-bayt and non-Arabs is permitted where there is concern about discord and harm. Kufu also covers freedom from defects, religious practice, knowledge, good character and occupation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mengikut mazhab as-Syafii, kufu tidak termasuk dalam salah satu daripada syarat-syarat sah sesuatu perkahwinan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “KEDUDUKAN KUFU PADA KETURUNAN TERUTAMA DALAM PERKAHWINAN AHLI BAIT أهل البيت DENGAN ‘AJM عجم”, 13 December 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=432. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/lineage-equality-kufu-ahl-bait-marriage-non-arab/