The Head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haekal\nHassan, has opened a space for more in-depth dialogue regarding the\nlegal status of cigarettes ahead of the implementation of the October\n2026 Halal Mandate. Known affectionately as Babe Haekal, he believes\nthat differing views on the legality of cigarettes can serve as an\nopportunity to strengthen communication and unity.<\/p>\n
These statements were made by Babe Haekal during an online discussion\nforum held via Zoom at the MUI Central Office, Jakarta, on Thursday\n(24\/09\/2026). He expressed his desire for the issue of cigarette\nlegality to be discussed more thoroughly, particularly by involving\nvarious perspectives from figures and stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also very much want us to have a deep discussion about what the\nlegal status of cigarettes actually is,\u201d said Babe Haekal during the\nforum.<\/p>\n
Babe Haekal then recounted several views he had heard from various\nparties when discussing the legal status of cigarettes. He mentioned\nthat there are figures within Muhammadiyah who believe that cigarettes\nshould be ruled as haram.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the Muhammadiyah community, Buya said, let it just be haram,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He also admitted to asking about the issue to a member of Commission\nVIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PKB\nFaction, Maman Imanulhaq. However, according to Babe Haekal, he received\na different perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut when I asked for the opinion of Mr Maman, Maman Imanulhaq, PKB,\nCommission VIII, Mr Maman said, just let it be halal, Be,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahead-of-october-2026-halal-mandate-bpjph-opens-dialogue-on-cigarette-legality-1790733351", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }