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#17 Taudih al-Hukmi : Hukum Menggunakan Duit Raya Anak
Can parents use the Hari Raya money given to their children?
Short answer
Hari Raya money given to a child belongs to the child, and parents hold it as a trust.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Hari Raya money given to a child belongs to the child, and parents hold it as a trust. Parents may use it for the child's benefit, such as food and education, without needing to repay it. Using it for the parents' own needs without the child's permission is allowed only if they are poor and in genuine need, limited to a customary and reasonable amount. If they are not in need, the money is treated as a loan (qard) and must be repaid.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Duit raya anak yang diberikan kepada anak adalah hak dan milik anak. Manakala ibu bapa bertindak sebagai pemegang amanah.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#17 Taudih al-Hukmi : Hukum Menggunakan Duit Raya Anak”, 26 October 2023. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/17-taudih-al-hukmi-hukum-menggunakan-duit-raya-anak/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/using-childs-raya-money-ruling/