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MUI joins the push for a moderate Islam
Islam in Indonesia is a tolerant religion that rejects all forms of radicalism, said Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) chairman Din Syamsudin during the MUIâs 9th national meeting on Tuesday
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slam in Indonesia is a tolerant religion that rejects all forms of radicalism, said Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) chairman Din Syamsudin during the MUI's 9th national meeting on Tuesday.
'We present this concept of moderate Islam, or wasathiyah Islam, not only for Indonesia but also for the whole world, to solve the problems we have these days,' Din added as quoted by kompas.com.
Such a concept of Islam is a similar vision to those promoted by some of Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations. Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is using the term Islam Nusantara (Islam of the archipelago), while Muhammadiyah uses Islam Berkemajuan (progressive Islam).
Religious moderatism has been chosen as the main theme for MUI's national meeting being held in Surabaya from Aug. 24 to 27.
'A moderate and tolerant Islam matches the basic guidelines of MUI, and a moderate Islam is currently a trending topic worldwide,' said MUI deputy general secretary Noor Achmad.
The MUI's national meeting will bring together 550 representatives from across the country. The event's agenda includes the election of a new chairman and discussions on some the organization's recent fatwas (religious edicts). (rad/kes)(++++)
