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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-617 : HUKUM PERKAHWINAN SEPUPU
What is the ruling on marrying a cousin, including the child of one's own cousin?
Short answer
Marriage between cousins is permissible in Islamic law because cousins are not among the mahram, those prohibited for marriage.
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
Marriage between cousins is permissible in Islamic law because cousins are not among the mahram, those prohibited for marriage. This is based on Surah al-Ahzab verse 50 and Surah an-Nisa' verse 24, as well as a statement in Fath al-Mu'in. However, marrying a woman who is not a relative is encouraged, as the offspring are said to be healthier and stronger, whereas marriage between relatives may affect children's health, such as through defects and physical weakness.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perkahwinan di antara sepupu adalah harus di sisi syarak. Kerana sepupu tidak termasuk dikalangan mahram (haram bernikah).
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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-617 : HUKUM PERKAHWINAN SEPUPU”, 21 September 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4982-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-617-hukum-perkahwinan-sepupu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-marrying-a-cousin/