FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Akad Nikah Menerusi Sidang Video (Video Conference)
Is it permissible and valid to conduct a marriage contract through video conference?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Muzakarah decision that a marriage contract via video conference is permissible and accepted by Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Muzakarah decision that a marriage contract via video conference is permissible and accepted by Islamic law. It is regarded as fulfilling the single-session requirement (ittihad al-majlis) because it is classed as ittihad al-majazi. The conditions are that the session is held with certainty, free of deception and doubt, with all pillars and conditions of marriage met, and the guardian is encouraged to conduct the contract personally. It applies where there is an obstacle to meeting in person, such as being overseas, illness or flooding, and is subject to the laws in force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
harus melakukan akad nikah menerusi sidang video dan ia merupakan akad yang diterima syarak
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Akad Nikah Menerusi Sidang Video (Video Conference)”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/akad-nikah-menerusi-sidang-video-video-conference/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marriage-contract-via-video-conference/