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Wali Perkahwinan Seorang Janda
Does a divorced woman or widow need a guardian to remarry, and can a judge-appointed guardian be used if her guardian refuses?
Short answer
A divorcee or widow who wishes to marry must obtain the consent of her paternal guardian (wali nasab).
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 divorcee or widow who wishes to marry must obtain the consent of her paternal guardian (wali nasab). If the guardian is absent or refuses, she may still proceed with a judge-appointed guardian (wali hakim), provided she can show that her prospective spouse is a suitable match (sekufu). The religious authority must find acceptable evidence of the guardian's refusal before the marriage proceeds with a wali hakim.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seorang janda yang ingin melangsungkan perkahwinan wajib mendapat persetujuan wali nasab.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Wali Perkahwinan Seorang Janda”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1009-wali-perkahwinan-seorang-janda-2. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marriage-guardian-for-a-divorcee-or-widow/