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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-730: AMALAN MENGAMBIL BERKAT(TABARRUK) MENURUT ISLAM
What is the ruling on the practice of seeking blessings (tabarruk) in Islam, including through righteous people?
Short answer
The majority of scholars from the four schools of jurisprudence permit tabarruk, while some other scholars do not allow it.
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
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The majority of scholars from the four schools of jurisprudence permit tabarruk, while some other scholars do not allow it. For those who permit it, there are limits to observe: the belief must be directed to Allah SWT and not to objects or individuals, and no specific methods without a basis in evidence should be prescribed. Tabarruk is a personal matter and should not be posted as photos or videos on social media, as it may invite slander from those who do not understand it.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jumhur ulama dari kalangan mazhab yang empat mengharuskan amalan bertabarruk dan ada juga sebahagian ulama lain yang tidak mengahruskannya.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-730: AMALAN MENGAMBIL BERKAT(TABARRUK) MENURUT ISLAM”, 3 December 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5462-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-730-amalan-mengambil-berkat-tabarruk-menurut-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-seeking-blessings-tabarruk-islam/