Mbah Fanani, the Dieng Hermit Trusted for His Supernatural Power - Refuses to Speak for 22 Years

Kapanlagi.com - For some people who have visited the Dieng Plateau, there may be some who are not familiar with the figure of Mbah Fanani. Mbah Fanani is known as an old man who lives in a small tent and is a familiar figure to the local residents.

Mbah Fanani spent 22 years in the tent without doing any activities. He even refuses to speak and only uses gestures as a means of communication.

In addition, Mbah Fanani is also known to have supernatural powers that ordinary humans do not possess. Therefore, many people from various regions believe in him and come to him with a purpose.

However, there are many interesting facts about Mbah Fanani, the Dieng hermit. Here are some facts that the KapanLagi team has gathered from various sources.

1. Anak Pejuang NKRI

Mbah Fanani is known to be a fighter for NKRI. He is the second child of Mbah Benyamin and Nyai Zahro, as reported by Liputan6com.

According to the statement of Mbah Fanani's nephew, Kiai Ma'dun, Mbah Fanani's father was one of the kiai who participated in the struggle for NKRI. One of his roles was in the event on November 10th.

Mbah Benyamin and Nyai Zahro have three children. Unfortunately, the older brother and sister have passed away, so only Mbah Fanani is still alive.

During his lifetime, Mbah Fanani was once married to a woman named Nyai Zaenab. They were blessed with a child named Nyai Mariam.

2. Living with a Blanket in a Tent

The Dieng Plateau has a high temperature, but Mbah Fanani can live with just a blanket inside a tent. Mbah Fanani even uses a tarpaulin tent without a mat.

Mbah Fanani refuses to ask for pity from the people even though his condition is limited. Mbah Fanani will only eat from Pak Ono, a person who allows Mbah Fanani to meditate on a small part of his land.

3. Reluctant to Speak - Dreadlocked

Rarely leaving the tent and going anywhere, Mbah Fanani is also known to never interact with the locals. Even to communicate, Mbah Fanani only uses hand signals for 22 years according to Halimah, one of the people who take care of Mbah Fanani.

When encountered, Mbah Fanani has dreadlocked hair that is over 2 meters long. However, if stretched out, Mbah's hair, estimated to be 147 years old, can reach 7.5 meters.

4. The Miracles of Mbah Fanani

Not only known for his unique characteristics, Mbah Fanani is also known for his miracles. Many people from various regions come to him to ask for blessings, soulmates, and other purposes.

According to merdekacom, there was once a person who claimed to have found Mbah Fanani while in Mecca. However, Mbah Fanani always stays silent in the tent. In addition, there are also locals who have seen Mbah Fanani disappear mysteriously when it is time for prayer.

5. Leaving Dieng

After a long time in the Dieng area, Mbah Fanani was picked up and taken to Indramayu on April 12, 2017. This is due to Mbah Fanani's condition of being thin and only wearing a blanket in the cold Dieng area, which can cause shivering.

This pick-up was carried out under the orders of Abah Rojab, the elder of Dieng, who entrusted it to his own son, Toha. Abah Rojab chose to pick up Mbah Fanani after receiving a message in a dream.

"I felt confident to pick up Mbah Fanani after also being visited in a dream. At that time, I also prepared a pick-up plan," said Toha quoted from Liputan6.com.

(mer/lmp)