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Fatwa Berkenaan Aktiviti Dan Kedudukan Raja Bomoh Sedunia Ibrahim Mat Zin
What is the ruling on the bomoh rituals and practices of Ibrahim Mat Zin, the self-styled World Bomoh King?
Short answer
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee ruled that the bomoh rituals and practices of Ibrahim bin Mat Zin are deviant and astray from the teachings of Islam.
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
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 550: / 2019
AKTA PENTADBIRAN UNDANG-UNDANG ISLAM
Summary
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee ruled that the bomoh rituals and practices of Ibrahim bin Mat Zin are deviant and astray from the teachings of Islam. Examples include claiming knowledge from a were-tiger, a watermelon-breaking ritual to ease hot weather, and a ritual to locate flight MH370 using binoculars, coconuts and fish traps. People are prohibited from adhering to, believing in, spreading, practising or following these practices, and those involved must repent. The fatwa also prohibits keeping or distributing related materials, attending or supporting the rituals, and abetting any of these acts.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Apa-apa upacara atau amalan perbomohan Ibrahim bin Mat Zin adalah sesat dan menyeleweng daripada aja ran Islam
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Aktiviti Dan Kedudukan Raja Bomoh Sedunia Ibrahim Mat Zin”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/e1e9d26a07c1d0a971facb18eb46d566. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-bomoh-practices-ibrahim-mat-zin-world-bomoh-king/