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Fatwa Mengenai Pengharaman Upacara Perbomohan Ibrahim bin Mat Zin
What is the ruling on the shamanic rituals and practices of Ibrahim bin Mat Zin, also known as Raja Bomoh, in Perak?
Short answer
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that the ritual practices of Ibrahim bin Mat Zin are contrary to Islamic law and are haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: No. Warta: 2215
Summary
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that the ritual practices of Ibrahim bin Mat Zin are contrary to Islamic law and are haram. The ruling applies whether or not specific objects are used, such as a bird of paradise cage, black sugarcane and a fish trap, and whether the purpose is healing, shamanism or anything else. Muslims are prohibited from adopting, practising, following, possessing or distributing related materials, teaching or spreading it, attending its rituals or supporting its activities, and violators may face action under the law in force in Perak.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
adalah berlawanan dengan Hukum Syarak dan haram".
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Pengharaman Upacara Perbomohan Ibrahim bin Mat Zin”, 3 August 2015. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/35.PerbomohanIbrahimbinMatZin.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-ibrahim-mat-zin-shamanic-rituals-perak/