FatwaNegeri SembilanInheritance, Wills & Gifts
Isteri nusyuz,harta sepencarian
Can the court order the division of matrimonial property (harta sepencarian) if the wife has been proven disobedient (nusyuz) and the couple has divorced?
Short answer
The fatwa states that the Syariah Judge may order the division of harta sepencarian between the divorced couple, even where the wife has clearly been nusyuz.
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
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa states that the Syariah Judge may order the division of harta sepencarian between the divorced couple, even where the wife has clearly been nusyuz. The answer does not state a specific ratio of division.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hakim Syarie boleh memerintahkan pembahagian harta sepencarian ke atas pasangan yang telah bercerai itu.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Isteri nusyuz,harta sepencarian”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/isteri-nusyuzharta-sepencarian/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/nusyuz-wife-matrimonial-property-division-court/