FatwaFederal TerritoriesCreed (Aqidah)
AL-KAFI #1390: ADAKAH JIN BOLEH MENGGERAKKAN SESUATU?
Can jinn move physical objects, such as a signboard that swings by itself?
Short answer
Based on texts from the Qur'an and hadith, jinn and devils can affect physical matters if Allah permits, as they are creatures given certain abilities.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Based on texts from the Qur'an and hadith, jinn and devils can affect physical matters if Allah permits, as they are creatures given certain abilities. Muslims are required to believe in their existence without exaggeration that leads to superstitious beliefs. Reports of such incidents should first be verified, since some sensational stories are false or embellished. The ruling recommends practising the supplications and remembrances taught by the Prophet to guard against their disturbance.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, berdasarkan nas-nas syarak yang dinyatakan, tidak dinafikan jin dan syaitan mampu untuk memberi kesan terhadap perkara-perkara fizikal jika diizinkan Allah SWT.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1390: ADAKAH JIN BOLEH MENGGERAKKAN SESUATU?”, 8 October 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3727-al-kafi-1390-adakah-jin-boleh-menggerakkan-sesuatu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-jinn-move-physical-objects/