Malaysia issues fatwa on ghosts
A Malaysian museum has closed an exhibition on
supernatural beings after Islamic religious authorities issued a fatwa, or
decree, against it.
A Malaysian museum has closed an exhibition on
supernatural beings after Islamic religious authorities issued a fatwa, or
decree, against it, state media have
reported.
The National Fatwa Council had ruled on Thursday that exhibitions on ghosts, ghouls and supernatural beings were forbidden, as they could undermine the faith of Muslims.
Abdul Shukor Husin, the council’s chair, was quoted as saying that “supernatural beings are beyond the comprehension of the human mind.”
“We don’t want to expose Muslims to supernatural and superstitious beliefs,” the Berita Harian newspaper quoted him as saying.
Shouldn’t that read “additional supernatural and superstitious beliefs”?
The National Fatwa Council had ruled on Thursday that exhibitions on ghosts, ghouls and supernatural beings were forbidden, as they could undermine the faith of Muslims.
Abdul Shukor Husin, the council’s chair, was quoted as saying that “supernatural beings are beyond the comprehension of the human mind.”
“We don’t want to expose Muslims to supernatural and superstitious beliefs,” the Berita Harian newspaper quoted him as saying.
Shouldn’t that read “additional supernatural and superstitious beliefs”?
Posted: Sun - April 15, 2007 at 09:15 AM