FatwaSarawakMarriage & Family
STATUS AGAMA ANAK BAWAH UMUR SELEPAS SALAH SEORANG PASANGAN MEMELUK ISLAM
What is the religious status of a minor child when one parent converts to Islam?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that when either the mother or the father embraces Islam, their minor child is automatically considered Muslim.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that when either the mother or the father embraces Islam, their minor child is automatically considered Muslim. The ruling rests on the consensus of the majority of scholars. Custody of the child should be placed with the parent who is Muslim.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
status agama bagi anak bawah umur pasangan tersebut adalah secara langsung beragama Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “STATUS AGAMA ANAK BAWAH UMUR SELEPAS SALAH SEORANG PASANGAN MEMELUK ISLAM”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#status-agama-anak-bawah-umur-selepas-salah-seorang-pasangan-memeluk-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/religious-status-of-minor-child-after-parent-converts/