'Dewa, FPI should resolve dispute'<\/p>\n
Rock band Dewa was reported to the city police by a number of
\nMuslim organizations led by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) last
\nMonday for using the Arabic world of Allah on the cover of its
\nLaskar Cinta (Soldier of Love) album. The organizations accused
\nDewa of blasphemy and demanded a public apology. The Jakarta Post
\nasked Jakartans to comment on the issue.<\/p>\n
Subanudin, 37, is a taxi driver who lives with his wife and two
\nchildren in Pamulang subdistrict, Tangerang regency.<\/p>\n
The FPI and the other Islamic organizations were concerned
\nabout two things: First, the use of the word Allah in Arabic on
\nthe cover of the Laskar Cinta album, and second,
\nthe use of the symbol on the stage floor at the group recent
\nconcert.<\/p>\n
I don't care much about the first one. I thinks it's Dewa's
\nright to use the Arabic word. I do not see any bad side to its
\nuse. Ahmad Dhani and his band have their reasons for using it.<\/p>\n
However, I agree with the FPI in the second case. I do not
\nagree with the symbol of Allah being placed on the floor, stepped
\non repeatedly during their concert.<\/p>\n
But, still I do not agree that those organizations reported
\nDhani and his group to the police.<\/p>\n
Harjoko, 30, is an employee of a private company on Jl.
\nSisingamangaraja, South Jakarta. He lives in the Bintaro Jaya
\nhousing complex, Tangerang.<\/p>\n
I follow the news about Dewa and the FPI as reported by
\nseveral private television stations. Frankly, my knowledge on
\nIslamic teachings is very limited, therefore I do not know the
\nissue well.<\/p>\n
However, I believe that Dewa used the word for strong reasons.
\nMaybe, it is Dewa's way of honoring Allah, God almighty.<\/p>\n
But, the FPI also has its own reasons. I heard on the news
\nthat they were concerned about the use of the symbol on the stage
\nfloor.<\/p>\n
I suggest that the two sides come together to discuss the
\nissue peacefully.
\n--The Jakarta Post<\/p>",
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