FatwaNegeri SembilanCreed (Aqidah)
Mandi tolak bala
What is the ruling on the practice of a ritual bath to ward off misfortune after childbirth?
Short answer
The practice becomes problematic when a person believes that the water itself is able to ward off misfortune.
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
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The practice becomes problematic when a person believes that the water itself is able to ward off misfortune. Such a belief may lead to shirk against Allah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika kita meyakini air tersebut boleh menolak bala, ia boleh membawa kepada syirik kepada Allah swt.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Mandi tolak bala”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/mandi-tolak-bala/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-ritual-bath-ward-off-misfortune-childbirth/