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HUKUM UPACARA AKAD NIKAH DI MASJID
What is the ruling on holding a marriage solemnisation ceremony in a mosque or surau?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that holding the marriage solemnisation (akad nikah) in a mosque or surau is recommended (sunat) in order to obtain blessings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that holding the marriage solemnisation (akad nikah) in a mosque or surau is recommended (sunat) in order to obtain blessings. However, all parties from both the groom's and bride's sides attending the ceremony must observe Islamic rulings, proper etiquette and the regulations of the mosque or surau while on its premises. The decision was made on 5 September 2011 and has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
"Melakukan upacara akad nikah di masjid atau surau adalah disunatkan untuk mendapat keberkatan.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM UPACARA AKAD NIKAH DI MASJID”, 5 September 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=702. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-marriage-solemnisation-in-mosque-or-surau/