"ISIS ideology is not acceptable. In its effort to build an Islamic state, ISIS coerces and commits violence. Indonesia has a democratic commitment and does not resort to violence," MUI Deputy Chairman Ma`ruf Amin said.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia Ulemas Council (MUI) Deputy Chairman Maruf Amin said the teaching and goal of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are against the Islamic sharia, as it uses violence to achieve its cause.

"ISIS ideology is not acceptable. In its effort to build an Islamic state, ISIS coerces and commits violence. Indonesia has a democratic commitment and does not resort to violence," Maruf said here on Thursday.

He said MUI has firmly stated that the ISIS is banned as it has been involved in coercive actions, violence, murder of innocent people, destruction of places considered sacred by Muslims, and undermining the nation state.

"Such actions have been condemned by Indonesia, so it is not allowed (based the sharia) to support the ISIS. However, it is not necessary for MUI to issue a haram fatwa (prohibition advice) because it is already clear that supporting ISIS is haram (not allowed). Something that is already clear need not be issued a fatwa," he said.

MUI Chairman Din Syamsuddin had earlier appealed to the Indonesian Muslims to avoid and not to be provoked by the radical teachings of the ISIS.

"We must increase our awareness and call upon all Islamic bodies to be more alert so as not to be used by the radical group and prevent the infiltration of ISIS ideology," said Din Syamsuddin here on Thursday.

The council also has affirmed their stance that ISIS is a radical movement using the name of Islam in Iraq and Syria but not upholding the Islamic teachings of "rahmatan lilalamin" or blessings to the universe.

"Islamic organizations and boarding schools in Indonesia have been upholding the path of Islam "rahmatan lilalamin" or blessings to the universe, and also God willing, and thank God, the majority of Muslims are not affected by such notions," said Din.

The ISIS Islamic propaganda must be anticipated and condemned, as Indonesia has a very large population of Muslims.

Various Islamic mass organizations and institutions in Indonesia have also rejected the existence of ISIS movements, which are considered potentially divisive to the unity of Muslims and could destabilize the Republic of Indonesia, which upholds the Pancasila ideology.

These Islamic organizations also support fasting and precise and decisive government steps to ban ISIS in Indonesia, and encourage law enforcement in accordance with the applicable regulations.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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