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Konsep Majoriti (Majority Rule) Dan Peranan MAIPs Dalam Pindaan Akta Pembahagian Pusaka 1955 (Akta 98)
Does Islamic law permit the majority rule concept and the role of MAIPs in resolving inheritance disputes under the amended Distribution Act 1955 (Act 98)?
Short answer
The Perlis State Fatwa Committee holds that there is no Shariah objection to using the majority rule concept and the role of MAIPs in resolving inheritance disputes as in the amendment to Act 98.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis State Fatwa Committee holds that there is no Shariah objection to using the majority rule concept and the role of MAIPs in resolving inheritance disputes as in the amendment to Act 98. The proposal does not conflict with Shariah. The fatwa explains that the ruler's decision to manage estates that cannot be handled due to disagreement among heirs protects the common good and prevents wastage and the freezing of assets. Even if some heirs disagree, the public interest takes precedence over private interest.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Perlis berpandangan tiada halangan syara' dengan cadangan menggunakan Konsep Majoriti (Majority Rule) dan Peranan MAIPs dalam menyelesaikan pertikaian harta pusaka
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How to cite
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Perlis State Mufti Department. “Konsep Majoriti (Majority Rule) Dan Peranan MAIPs Dalam Pindaan Akta Pembahagian Pusaka 1955 (Akta 98)”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/92-konsep-majoriti-majority-rule-dan-peranan-maips-dalam-pindaan-akta-pembahagian-pusaka-1955-akta-98. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/majority-rule-maips-distribution-act-amendment/