FatwaFederal TerritoriesMarriage & Family
nikah dua kali dalam sehari
Is it valid for a man to marry two women on the same day, with the second marriage contract performed after the first is completed?
Short answer
Both marriage contracts are valid and there is no problem in terms of the ruling.
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
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Both marriage contracts are valid and there is no problem in terms of the ruling. Any effect is likely to be customary only. The circumstances of those involved, especially the first wife, should be respected so that it does not lead to injustice or deception that harms the dignity of the institution of marriage.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak ada masalah. Kedua-dua nikah itu sah.
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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. “nikah dua kali dalam sehari”, 23 March 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1804-nikah-dua-kali-dalam-sehari. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/marrying-two-women-on-the-same-day/