FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Nikah ikut mazhab lain
Can a couple in Malaysia marry according to the Hanafi school because they follow that school?
Short answer
Marriages conducted in Malaysia must follow the provisions of the Islamic Family Law in force in the country.
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
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Marriages conducted in Malaysia must follow the provisions of the Islamic Family Law in force in the country. A marriage is invalid if its pillars and conditions are not met, namely the groom, the bride, the guardian (wali), witnesses and the marriage contract (offer and acceptance). Other conditions must also be observed, such as using guardians in the proper order.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perkahwinan yang dilakukan di Malaysia hendaklah mengikut ketetapan Undang-undang Keluarga Islam di Malaysia.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Nikah ikut mazhab lain”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/nikah-ikut-mazhab-lain/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marriage-following-hanafi-school-in-malaysia/