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Where can I read my state's polygyny law?

The text of state Islamic family law can be found through official state government websites, the state Syariah Judiciary Department, or the e-Syariah portal. For the Federal Territories, refer to the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 (Act 303), especially section 23 (polygyny) and section 123 (polygyny without permission). Each state has its own enactment, with section numbers that may differ; for example Selangor uses section 124 for the offence of polygyny without permission. Make sure you read the latest version after amendments. For a summary, see the table of state laws and polygyny procedure.

Sumber

Act 303, s.23Act 303, s.123Islamic Family Law (State of Selangor) Enactment 2003, s.124
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Where can I report a husband who has practised polygyny without permission?A complaint is made to the Enforcement Division of the Islamic Religious Department of the state where the husband is resident. Bring whatever information you have…In which court must I file a polygyny application?A polygyny application is filed at the Syariah Court of the state where you are resident. The level of court that hears the ap…Is the polygyny procedure the same in every state in Malaysia?The principles are almost the same, but the details differ. Every state requires Syariah Court permission before a man ma…I am a Malaysian working abroad — do I need permission for polygyny?Yes. Malaysian Muslims resident in a state remain subject to that state's enactment even…The prospective second wife lives in another state — where must I apply?An application for permission for polygyny is usually made at the Syariah Court of the state where the husband is resident. The prospective wife must…If a polygyny application is refused, can I appeal?Yes, the court's decision on a polygyny application can be appealed to a higher Syariah court according to the procedure …
Jawapan ini rujukan umum, bukan fatwa. Untuk keadaan anda, rujuk pejabat agama, peguam syarie atau Mahkamah Syariah negeri.

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