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MUI branch in Java and Lampung urges TV to stop "The Master" program

Rab, 12 Agustus 2009 | 11:46 WIB

Jakarta, NU Online
The Java and Lampung branch of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has urged TV stations to stop hypnosis-related programs due to the violation of Islamic values.

"Scientific hypnosis is allowed, but hypnosis with the assistance of curses and supernatural creatures is prohibited," Syafe'i, head of the edict committee from the Java-Lampung branch of MUI, said as quoted by Antara news agency.<>

However, since hypnosis was misused to injure and rob people, it would be better to declare the status of hypnosis as forbidden or haram.

Syafe'i said the branch would recommend the MUI ban the programs. (dar)