KOTA BAHARU, March 11 (Bernama) -- Muslims in Kelantan who want to marry underaged persons can ask for permission or exception from the 'kadi' giving reasonable reasons, said Kelantan Syariah Court Chief Judge Datuk Daud Mohamad.
He said without permission they could be fined up to RM1,000 or imprisoned for six months or both by the Syariah Court according to the Kelantan Islamic Family Enactment 2002.
He said the regulation stipulated the age condition to prevent divorce as the married pair was considered to be not compatible.
Daud was asked to comment on the controversy of a 11-year-old girl who married a 40-year-old man in Kampung Jelawang, Kuala Krai, recently.
I wonder what qualifies as a "reasonable reason" to marry a girl young enough to be your daughter?....
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