The Mufti of Penang, Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor, has emphasized that the practice of performing sprinkling or "tawar" ceremonies on objects, including vehicles, with the belief that it can avert disasters, human abuse, or jinn harassment is strictly prohibited according to Islamic teachings.

In a statement, Wan Salim underscored that Muslims are mandated to seek provisions, success, and protection solely from Allah, as nothing can bring benefit or harm except through His will. He highlighted the Islamic principle that events unfold only by the decree of Allah, but also stressed the importance of taking practical measures to safeguard against diseases and dangers by avoiding their causes.

Quoting a well-known hadith from Al-Bukhari and Muslim, Wan Salim reiterated the words of Prophet Muhammad SAW who stated that infections do not occur spontaneously, there is no superstition associated with owls, and there is no ill fortune linked to the month of Safar.

He warned against the belief that such rituals or elements could confer benefits or ward off harm, as it constitutes an act of polytheism (shirk) against Allah SWT.

The mufti's remarks come in response to a viral video circulating on social media, showing individuals performing a water-sprinkling ritual on a car purportedly to ward off disasters. The video has drawn criticism from netizens, who denounced the act as superstition.

Watch the viral video below:

Wan Salim further urged for an end to the " tepung tawar" ceremony, condemning it as a futile and wasteful practice that holds no practical value.

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Source: Malaysia Gazette