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Kertas Makluman Mengenai Penyelewengan Pembedahan Batin Di Negeri Selangor
What is the ruling on the practice of spiritual surgery (pembedahan batin) according to the Selangor fatwa?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee meeting No. 5/2013 ruled that pembedahan batin, and any practice similar to it, deviates from true Islamic teachings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee meeting No. 5/2013 ruled that pembedahan batin, and any practice similar to it, deviates from true Islamic teachings. Muslims who practise, teach or follow it must stop immediately and repent. Muslims are prohibited from joining, supporting or funding the activity, and publicity materials promoting it are forbidden. Enforcement action may be taken under the Syariah Criminal Enactment (Selangor) 1995 against those who clearly commit offences.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan, pegangan, kepercayaan atau fahaman pembedahan batin atau apa-apa amalan yang mempunyai persamaan dengan pembedahan batin adalah menyeleweng daripada ajaran Islam yang sebenar;
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Kertas Makluman Mengenai Penyelewengan Pembedahan Batin Di Negeri Selangor”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/kertas-makluman-mengenai-penyelewengan-pembedahan-batin-di-negeri-selangor/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-spiritual-surgery-practice-selangor/