VOICED : Malaysian shamans brave Islams ill winds

The video explores why some people turn to shamanism instead of doctors when feeling ill, focusing on JSO's experience with a shamanic treatment called mine poetry. The ritual, which involves a shaman entering a trance, is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and was once nearly eradicated. However, it is now being revived and is seen as an important part of Malaysian heritage. Despite being performed underground, it is increasingly desired and needed by the community. The video highlights that shamanism does not conflict with Islam or Western medicine but serves a mystical role in today's emotionally challenging world.

What are the symptoms that JSO experienced before seeking treatment?

How is the shamanic treatment known as mind poetry performed?

What role does the community play in the healing process described in the text?

What historical challenges has mind poetry faced since the 1990s?

In what ways do advocates of shamanism believe it complements Islam and Western medicine?