KANGAR: Women in Perlis who have been denied consent by their wali without a valid reason, can still be married following the implementation of the amended Administration of Muslim Family Law Enactment.
A wali is a person such as a father, grandfather, brother or uncle who can give away a bride for marriage.
State Islamic Affairs Committee Chairman Datuk Abu Bakar Ismail said the enactment was passed in the state assembly on Tuesday.
With the amendment, a syariah judge is empowered to decide on cases where the wali of the would-be bride has refused to give consent to the marriage without a valid reason.
Abu Bakar said that under the amendment the judge can summon the wali of the bride to initiate investigations.
If the wali fails to turn up on two occasions, the judge is empowered to approve the marriage.
“Islam encourages Muslims to marry and start families and, as such, the wali cannot stop a marriage without a valid reason as it could adversely affect a couple,” he added.
“Those who cannot marry because of objection from the wali will come under stress and this can lead to vice and adultery.” – Bernama
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