FatwaSelangorEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Fatwa Tentang Penetapan Kadar Had Umur Anak Yatim Di Negeri Selangor Bagi Pelaksanaan Pemberian Sumbangan Hari Raya.
What is the age limit for orphans in Selangor to qualify for the Hari Raya contribution from MAIS?
Short answer
The 2004 Selangor fatwa sets the eligible age for the Hari Raya contribution at male and female orphans aged 15 who have not yet reached 16.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 17
Summary
The 2004 Selangor fatwa sets the eligible age for the Hari Raya contribution at male and female orphans aged 15 who have not yet reached 16. The contribution is allocated by MAIS to orphans in the State of Selangor to help them celebrate Hari Raya. The funds are drawn from the non-zakat Baitulmal.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Anak yatim lelaki dan perempuan yang berumur 15 tahun dan belum mencapai umur 16 tahun layak mendapat pemberian sumbangan Hari Raya.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Penetapan Kadar Had Umur Anak Yatim Di Negeri Selangor Bagi Pelaksanaan Pemberian Sumbangan Hari Raya.”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-tentang-penetapan-kadar-had-umur-anak-yatim-di-negeri-selangor-bagi-pelaksanaan-pemberian-sumbangan-hari-raya/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/orphan-age-limit-hari-raya-contribution/