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Hukum Upacara Akad Nikah Di Masjid
What is the ruling on holding a marriage contract ceremony in a mosque?
Short answer
The Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee decided that holding the marriage contract ceremony in a mosque or surau is recommended (sunat) for the sake of blessings.
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 Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee decided that holding the marriage contract ceremony in a mosque or surau is recommended (sunat) for the sake of blessings. The majority of scholars permit it, and Shafi'i scholars regard it as recommended and encouraged. Both the groom's and bride's sides taking part must observe proper etiquette and follow the rules while in the mosque or surau.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju memutuskan bahawa melakukan upacara akad nikah di masjid atau surau adalah disunatkan untuk mendapat keberkatan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Upacara Akad Nikah Di Masjid”, 18 June 2011. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-upacara-akad-nikah-di-masjid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-marriage-contract-ceremony-in-mosque/