FatwaSabahMarriage & Family
HUKUM TIDAK MELETAKKAN "BIN" DAN "BINTI" DALAM PENDAFTARAN KELAHIRAN ANAK
What is the ruling on omitting “bin” and “binti” when registering a child’s birth?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that parents must include “bin” and “binti” when registering a child’s birth.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
Gazette evidence in the source: 2 Julai 2026 WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that parents must include “bin” and “binti” when registering a child’s birth. The practice is regarded as a principle recognised by Islamic law to protect lineage and social harmony, not merely a custom. Removing lineage references could allow identity misuse and document forgery. The fatwa also states there is no urgent need to remove them, and it calls on the National Registration Department to prepare specific guidelines.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ibu bapa hendaklah meletakkan "bin" dan "binti" dalam pendaftaran kelahiran anak.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “HUKUM TIDAK MELETAKKAN "BIN" DAN "BINTI" DALAM PENDAFTARAN KELAHIRAN ANAK”, 2 July 2026. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fatwa-Hukum-Tidak-Meletakkan-bin-dan-binti-dalam-Pendaftaran-Kelahiran-Anak.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-omitting-bin-binti-child-birth-registration/