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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-838: HARTA SEPENCARIAN DARI PERSPEKTIF SYARAK
What is harta sepencarian (jointly acquired property) and does Islam recognise it as legitimate?
Short answer
Harta sepencarian refers to property acquired jointly by husband and wife during the marriage.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Harta sepencarian refers to property acquired jointly by husband and wife during the marriage. The concept is not discussed specifically in classical fiqh texts, but Islam recognises it as a local custom based on the legal maxim that custom may be given the force of law, provided it does not contradict the Shariah. Shariah courts have jurisdiction to determine and divide such property, including under Section 58 of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Islam mengiktiraf adat yang diamalkan seperti harta sepencarian tersebut untuk dijadikan sebagai hukum syarak dan undang-undang.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-838: HARTA SEPENCARIAN DARI PERSPEKTIF SYARAK”, 25 April 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5899-irsyad-hukum-siri-ke-838-harta-sepencarian-dari-perspektif-syarak. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-harta-sepencarian-in-shariah/