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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-280: KEDUDUKAN NIKAH SIRRI (SECARA RAHSIA) MENURUT KACAMATA PERUNDANGAN MALAYSIA
What is the ruling on nikah sirri (secret marriage) and must marriages be registered in Malaysia?
Short answer
A marriage that fulfils all its pillars and conditions is valid, but concealing a marriage is regarded as makruh because it raises doubts and may lead to slander.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A marriage that fulfils all its pillars and conditions is valid, but concealing a marriage is regarded as makruh because it raises doubts and may lead to slander. A marriage lacking required pillars such as a guardian and two witnesses is invalid and void. In the Federal Territories, Muslims are responsible for registering their marriages under the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984, and obeying rulers' regulations that bring public benefit is required as long as they do not contradict Islamic law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, makruh hukumnya menyembunyikan pernikahan.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-280: KEDUDUKAN NIKAH SIRRI (SECARA RAHSIA) MENURUT KACAMATA PERUNDANGAN MALAYSIA”, 3 November 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5777-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-280-kedudukan-nikah-sirri-secara-rahsia-menurut-kacamata-perundangan-malaysia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-nikah-sirri-secret-marriage-malaysia/