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The Perlis Religious Council has issued a landmark edict that the custody of a child will be given to the parent who is more suitable, even if he or she is non-Muslim
The new fatwa is also a general guide for Muslim parents, who often feel guilty for giving up custody to a non-Muslim spouse
Dr Azri said the courts needed to judge which parent was more suitable by studying their background and lifestyle, as well as taking into consideration the choice of the child
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According to the report, it will still be compulsory for the Muslim parent to introduce Islam to the child, whether they have custody or not
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Social activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir who is often critical of the actions carried out by the nation's islamic councils, took to Twitter today showing her support on the landmark decision
This landmark decision comes following the messy custody dispute between a non-Muslim parent and their converted spouse in the case of S Deepa and Muslim convert Izwan Abdullah
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Dr Asri also expressed his hope that the latest edict will change current practice in the Syariah court, where religion was a dominant factor in deciding a custody dispute
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