FatwaKelantanCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA MENGENAI AMALAN PERBOMOHAN IBRAHIM BIN MAT ZAIN
What is the ruling on the shamanic practices of Ibrahim Bin Mat Zain, known as the Raja Bomoh?
Short answer
The Council of Ulama of the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council ruled that the ceremonies and practices of Ibrahim Bin Mat Zain involve shirk and superstition, contradict Islamic law, and are forbidden.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Kelantan State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan: Akidah
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Council of Ulama of the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council ruled that the ceremonies and practices of Ibrahim Bin Mat Zain involve shirk and superstition, contradict Islamic law, and are forbidden. The ruling applies whether or not particular objects are used, and whether the purpose is medical, shamanic or otherwise. Muslims are prohibited from following, practising, possessing or spreading related materials, teaching, promoting, attending ceremonies or supporting the activities. Violators in Kelantan may face action under the laws in force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa upacara dan amalan perbomohan yang dilakukan oleh Ibrahim Bin Mat Zain atau raja bomoh Ibrahim Mat Zain
Read the full fatwa on the Kelantan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kelantan State Mufti Department. “FATWA MENGENAI AMALAN PERBOMOHAN IBRAHIM BIN MAT ZAIN”, date not stated. https://mufti.kelantan.gov.my/index.php?view=article&id=84:fatwa-mengenai-amalan-perbomohan-ibrahim-bin-mat-zain&catid=52. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-ibrahim-mat-zain-shamanic-practices/