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Fatwa Akad Nikah Melalui Sidang Video Secara Langsung
Is a marriage contract conducted through a live video conference valid?
Short answer
A marriage contract conducted through a live video conference is declared valid if those involved are confident that the pillars and conditions of marriage are fulfilled and that there is no fraud.
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
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A marriage contract conducted through a live video conference is declared valid if those involved are confident that the pillars and conditions of marriage are fulfilled and that there is no fraud. Registration in Perlis is subject to the Perlis Islamic Family Enactment and confirmation by the Perlis Islamic Religious Affairs Department. Registrars should not register a video conference marriage unless it was also witnessed by a registrar representative or supported by documents the registrar recognises. The committee advises giving priority to a physically present contract unless there is a need for video conferencing.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Akad nikah melalui sidang video secara langsung adalah sah jika diyakini oleh pihak yang terlibat telah memenuhi rukun-rukun nikah dan syarat-syaratnya serta bebas daripada sebarang penipuan.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Akad Nikah Melalui Sidang Video Secara Langsung”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/933-fatwa-akad-nikah-melalui-sidang-video-secara-langsung-2. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marriage-contract-via-live-video-conference/