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AL-KAFI #1831: HUKUM BERANAK RAMAI DAN MENGABAIKAN NAFKAH KELUARGA
What is the ruling on a husband who wants many children but neglects his family's maintenance?
Short answer
Wanting many children is encouraged in Islam because it increases the descendants of the Prophet SAW.
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
Wanting many children is encouraged in Islam because it increases the descendants of the Prophet SAW. However, a husband who neglects the maintenance of his children and family is considered negligent and sinful. Maintenance is the responsibility of the husband or father and covers food, drink, clothing, housing and other basic family needs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun, jika pihak suami mengabaikan nafkah anak, maka dia dianggap cuai melaksanakan tanggungjawab dan berdosa.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1831: HUKUM BERANAK RAMAI DAN MENGABAIKAN NAFKAH KELUARGA”, 3 October 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4998-al-kafi-1831-hukum-beranak-ramai-dan-mengabaikan-nafkah-keluarga. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-many-children-neglecting-family-maintenance/