Direct and Indirect Contribution in Harta Sepencarian

Direct contribution means money actually paid out to buy or service an asset, such as a salary channelled straight into house instalments.

Indirect contribution is the role that keeps the household running so the asset could be acquired at all, such as managing the home, raising children, or supporting a spouse’s career.

The Syariah Court recognises both types of contribution when dividing harta sepencarian, not just who paid directly.^[1]

For example, a full-time homemaker can still claim a share of a house bought in her husband’s name, because her role running the household is taken into account. Read dividing harta sepencarian for how to claim it.