FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #385 : SUAMI MENYEMBUNYIKAN STATUS PERKAHWINAN
What is the ruling on a married man concealing his marital status when conversing with other women?
Short answer
In principle, there is no issue if a man does not disclose his marital status when talking with a woman who is not his wife, and no divorce takes effect if he says he is single.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
In principle, there is no issue if a man does not disclose his marital status when talking with a woman who is not his wife, and no divorce takes effect if he says he is single. However, this reflects poor character because it leads to deception, and it may cause negative perceptions, slander and misunderstanding. A responsible husband is advised to avoid it to preserve family harmony and affection.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada asalnya tidak ada masalah bagi seseorang lelaki untuk tidak memberitahukan status perkahwinan diri ketika berbual dengan wanita yang bukan isterinya. Tidak pula jatuh talak jika dia berkata dia bujang.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #385 : SUAMI MENYEMBUNYIKAN STATUS PERKAHWINAN”, 16 September 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1204-al-kafi-385-suami-menyembunyikan-status-perkahwinan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/married-man-concealing-marital-status-ruling/