FatwaJohorMarriage & Family
ISU PERKAHWINAN KANAK-KANAK:KAJIAN DARI ASPEK AGAMA, KESIHATAN DAN PSIKOLOGI.
What is the ruling on child marriage and when may it be permitted?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended, but falls under the permissible category subject to the objectives of Shariah and the principles of avoiding harm and securing benefit.
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 child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended, but falls under the permissible category subject to the objectives of Shariah and the principles of avoiding harm and securing benefit. It may only be allowed if done solely to fulfil the child's welfare in accordance with Shariah. The marriage of the Prophet to Aisyah should not be used as a reason to make it easy, and legal provisions do not mean it can be done lightly. The decision draws on studies showing harmful health and psychological effects on the children involved.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perkahwinan kanak-kanak bukan merupakan perkara yang wajib atau sunat. Oleh itu,perkahwinan kanak-kanak hanya boleh dibenarkan dengan syarat ia dilakukan semata-mata untuk memenuhi kemaslahatan kanak-kanak tersebut secara syar'i.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “ISU PERKAHWINAN KANAK-KANAK:KAJIAN DARI ASPEK AGAMA, KESIHATAN DAN PSIKOLOGI.”, 6 January 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=533. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-child-marriage-and-conditions/