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Pameran Jin, Hantu dan Keranda, Pameran Alam Misteri Serta Yang Berkaitan Dengannya
What is the ruling on holding or attending exhibitions of jinn, ghosts, coffins and the mysterious realm?
Short answer
According to the Selangor fatwa gazetted in 2007, exhibitions of jinn, ghosts and coffins, exhibitions on the mysterious realm and related matters are prohibited in Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 338
Summary
According to the Selangor fatwa gazetted in 2007, exhibitions of jinn, ghosts and coffins, exhibitions on the mysterious realm and related matters are prohibited in Islam. The reason given is that they may harm the faith of Muslims. Humans cannot grasp the true nature of the mysterious realm, jinn and ghosts, and Muslims should not be taught superstitious and baseless beliefs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pameran Jin, Hantu dan Keranda, Pameran Alam Misteri serta yang berkaitan dengannya adalah ditegah oleh Islam kerana ia
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Pameran Jin, Hantu dan Keranda, Pameran Alam Misteri Serta Yang Berkaitan Dengannya”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/pameran-jin-hantu-dan-keranda-pameran-alam-misteri-serta-yang-berkaitan-dengannya/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/holding-or-attending-jinn-ghost-coffin-exhibitions/