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AL-KAFI #1114: IBU HALANG NIKAHI GADIS PANTAI TIMUR
Is a man's marriage to a woman from another state valid if his parents object?
Short answer
A man does not need a guardian's permission to marry, and his marriage is valid even without his parents' consent.
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
A man does not need a guardian's permission to marry, and his marriage is valid even without his parents' consent. Compatibility, including differences in lineage or community, is only a right of the guardian and the woman, and does not determine the validity of the contract. The fatwa advises the son to discuss matters well with his parents before choosing a spouse and to maintain good conduct toward them. Parents are likewise advised to be open-minded and to prioritise a candidate with stronger religious commitment.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara hukumnya, memang seorang lelaki itu tidak memerlukan keizinan wali untuk bernikah. Pernikahan juga sah tanpa izin daripada kedua orang tuanya.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1114: IBU HALANG NIKAHI GADIS PANTAI TIMUR”, 19 February 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3131-al-kafi-1114-ibu-halang-nikahi-gadis-pantai-timur. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/parents-object-marriage-woman-another-state/