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Kedudukan Amalan Khurafat Di Pulau Besar Melaka
What is the ruling on the practices carried out at graves and sacred sites on Pulau Besar, Melaka?
Short answer
The 105th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (2014) ruled that the practices on Pulau Besar, Melaka are blameworthy innovation (bida'ah dhalalah) and superstition that are strongly prohibited and must stop immediately, as they may lead to shirk.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 105th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (2014) ruled that the practices on Pulau Besar, Melaka are blameworthy innovation (bida'ah dhalalah) and superstition that are strongly prohibited and must stop immediately, as they may lead to shirk. The practices identified include making requests and seeking intercession at graves, venerating objects to obtain help (deemed shirk), bathing in certain wells, using stones as amulets, and burning incense sticks believing they bring benefit or harm. Reciting Yasin and tahlil for the wishes of non-Muslims is also forbidden. The Melaka state government was urged to enforce the ruling and educate the public.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju memutuskan bahawa amalan dan perbuatan yang dilakukan di Pulau Besar Melaka adalah merupakan perkara bida'ah dhalalah dan khurafat yang amat ditegah oleh syarak dan perlu dihentikan segera kerana ianya boleh membawa kepada syirik.
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How to cite
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National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Kedudukan Amalan Khurafat Di Pulau Besar Melaka”, 5 February 2014. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#kedudukan-amalan-khurafat-di-pulau-besar-melaka. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-superstitious-practices-pulau-besar-melaka/