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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-593 : HUKUM KAHWIN CUKUP RUKUN SEBELUM PENDAFTARAN
What is the ruling on holding a marriage ceremony that fulfils all pillars at the guardian's home before registering it, and is it an offence under Islamic family law?
Short answer
Marrying without prior permission and registration is regarded as an offence under Islamic family law and as sinful, since it disobeys a ruler's order that protects the interests of the Muslim family.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Marrying without prior permission and registration is regarded as an offence under Islamic family law and as sinful, since it disobeys a ruler's order that protects the interests of the Muslim family. A marriage must meet the pillars and conditions of Islamic law as well as state registration procedure; for residents of the Federal Territories, permission can only be given by the Registrar or an appointed Syariah Judge. Under section 40(2) of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984, the offence carries a fine of up to one thousand ringgit, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Setiap pasangan yang ingin berkahwin perlulah mendapatkan kebenaran daripada pihak Berkuasa Agama Negeri bagi menjalankan upacara akad nikah.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-593 : HUKUM KAHWIN CUKUP RUKUN SEBELUM PENDAFTARAN”, 11 July 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4865-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-593-hukum-kahwin-cukup-rukun-sebelum-berdaftar. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-marriage-valid-pillars-before-registration/