A female religious teacher at a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) was surrounded by people who paid her to dip her finger into their bottles of water, possibly seeking blessings. This incident took place during a school event, was recorded, and uploaded to Instagram by @demendolan, quickly going viral with 78,000 views.
Netizens had mixed reactions; some criticized it as unwise, referring to the controversial practice of tabarruk (seeking blessings through physical contact).
“If it’s a man, it’s Walid and if it’s a woman, it’s Walida,” said a user.
There has been no official statement from Indonesia’s religious authorities. While the practice may be linked to local beliefs, many view it as superstition. — MYNEWSHUB
Image—Screenshot/Demendolan
