FatwaJohorMarriage & Family
ISU PERKAHWINAN KANAK-KANAK: KAJIAN DARI ASPEK AGAMA, KESIHATAN DAN PSIKOLOGI
What is the ruling on child marriage according to the Johor State Fatwa Committee?
Short answer
Child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended. It may only be permitted on the condition that it is done solely to fulfil the child's welfare in accordance with Islamic law.
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
Child marriage is neither obligatory nor recommended. It may only be permitted on the condition that it is done solely to fulfil the child's welfare in accordance with Islamic law. The Johor State Fatwa Committee made this decision on 6 January 2015, and it has not been gazetted.
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.
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. “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=713. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-child-marriage-johor/