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Had Kemuallafan Seseorang Saudara Baru
How long can a new convert be called a muallaf?
Short answer
The 108th National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah set a maximum limit of five years for a new convert to be called a muallaf.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 108th National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah set a maximum limit of five years for a new convert to be called a muallaf. The standardisation was made because states differ in their year limits, which could let converts claim rights such as zakat in other states. The Muzakarah held that at least three years is sufficient for Islamic guidance and education if welfare is managed properly, and converts may still apply for zakat under other eligible categories. State Islamic Religious Councils may grant any exemptions they require, since religious authority lies within state jurisdiction.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju menetapkan had tempoh maksima bagi seseorang Saudara Baru dipanggil Muallaf ialah lima (5) tahun.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Had Kemuallafan Seseorang Saudara Baru”, 3 November 2015. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#had-kemuallafan-seseorang-saudara-baru. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/time-limit-new-convert-called-muallaf/