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Fatwa Hukum Pendengaran Prosiding Kes Mal Mahkamah Syariah Melalui Teknologi Komunikasi Jarak Jauh
Is it permissible to hear civil (Mal) cases in the Syariah Court through remote communication technology?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee rules that hearing Syariah Court civil case proceedings through remote communication technology is permissible, subject to conditions.
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
- Crime & Sharia Law
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 1
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee rules that hearing Syariah Court civil case proceedings through remote communication technology is permissible, subject to conditions. The judge may only hear cases within the Wilayatul Qadha' conferred on him, and each session must reach the level of certainty required by Islamic law. There must be no gharar, tadlis or doubt among the parties, the requirements and pillars of judicial proceedings, evidence and testimony must be fully met, and the orders of the ruler and prevailing laws must be obeyed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pendengaran prosiding kes Mal Mahkamah Syariah melalui teknologi komunikasi jarak jauh adalah diharuskan dengan syarat-syarat berikut:
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 Hukum Pendengaran Prosiding Kes Mal Mahkamah Syariah Melalui Teknologi Komunikasi Jarak Jauh”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/fatwa-hukum-pendengaran-prosiding-kes-mal-mahkamah-syariah-melalui-teknologi-komunikasi-jarak-jauh/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/remote-hearing-syariah-court-civil-cases/