FatwaSarawakCreed (Aqidah)
Amalan orang-orang tua di bulan Safar
Is it permissible to weigh a child born in the month of Safar and give charity equal to the weight to avert harm?
Short answer
This practice is contrary to Islamic law when done with the belief that it can ward off harm.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This practice is contrary to Islamic law when done with the belief that it can ward off harm. Charity itself is encouraged, but it must follow religious requirements and not be mixed with superstition, including the belief that being born in Safar brings bad fortune. Muslims are advised to avoid the practice.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika pelaksanaannya bercampur dengan amalan khurafat, maka ia ditegah dan dilarang.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Amalan orang-orang tua di bulan Safar”, 28 December 2022. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2022-12-28-amalan-orang-orang-tua-di-bulan-safar. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/weighing-child-born-in-safar-charity/