FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
STATUS AGAMA ANAK NAMA: CHUA YEE LING
What is the religious status of a child whose parents are both Buddhist, as in the case of Chua Yee Ling?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that Chua Yee Ling's religion is Buddhism.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that Chua Yee Ling's religion is Buddhism. The decision was based on reports and documents showing that both of her parents follow Buddhism. The child's religious status follows the religion of both parents. The decision has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, agama anaknya yang bernama Chua Yee Ling adalah agama Budha kerana dia mengikut anutan kedua agama ibubapanya".
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “STATUS AGAMA ANAK NAMA: CHUA YEE LING”, 23 February 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=338. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/religious-status-of-child-buddhist-parents/