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Status (Identiti) Bayi (Kanak-Kanak) Terdampar (Pungut) dan Penjagaannya Menurut Pandangan Islam
What is the religious status of an abandoned or foundling infant found in Malaysia, and who takes responsibility for the child?
Short answer
The 46th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 22 April 1999, decided that an infant or child who is found, picked up or abandoned anywhere in Malaysia is categorised as Muslim.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 46th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 22 April 1999, decided that an infant or child who is found, picked up or abandoned anywhere in Malaysia is categorised as Muslim. The child is also classed as a ward of the state and automatically embraces Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bayi/kanak-kanak yang dijumpai, dipungut atau terdampar di mana- mana tempat di Malaysia di kategorikan sebagai muslim.
Read the full fatwa on the National website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Status (Identiti) Bayi (Kanak-Kanak) Terdampar (Pungut) dan Penjagaannya Menurut Pandangan Islam”, 22 April 1999. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#status-identiti-bayi-kanak-kanak-terdampar-pungut-dan-penjagaannya-menurut-pandangan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/religious-status-of-foundling-infant-malaysia/