FatwaNegeri SembilanDress, Awrah & Adornment
Memakai Gelang Besi Magnetik Bagi Lelaki Bertujuan Kesihatan
Is it permissible for men to wear magnetic iron bracelets for health purposes?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that it is haram for men to wear magnetic bracelets.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that it is haram for men to wear magnetic bracelets. The reason given is that wearing them resembles women (tasyabbuh bin-nisa'). The fatwa also states that this practice is a method of corrupting Muslims. The decision was made at Meeting No. 1/1429 on 27 February 2008.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Haram bagi lelaki memakai gelang magnetik kerana pemakaian gelang tersebut lebih kepada menyerupai wanita
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Memakai Gelang Besi Magnetik Bagi Lelaki Bertujuan Kesihatan”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/memakai-gelang-besi-magnetik-bagi-lelaki-bertujuan-kesihatan/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/men-wearing-magnetic-bracelet-for-health/