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STATUS WALI NIKAH BERFAHAMAN SYIAH
Is a father who follows Shia beliefs a valid marriage guardian (wali) for his daughter?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee confirmed a father with Shia beliefs as the wali of his daughter in the case it deliberated.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee confirmed a father with Shia beliefs as the wali of his daughter in the case it deliberated. The decision considered that his adherence to Shia beliefs was not extreme and that he did not spread it to others. The confirmation applies to this case only and cannot be used as a reference or argument for similar cases in the future.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bersetuju mengesahkan Encik Azali Bin Bakar sebagai wali kepada Cik Sumayyah binti Azali.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “STATUS WALI NIKAH BERFAHAMAN SYIAH”, 5 December 2016. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=942. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/status-of-shia-marriage-guardian-wali/