Entertainment and Ramadhan<\/p>\n
Every time the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan approaches,
\nthere are pros and cons regarding the need to close entertainment
\nvenues during this month. Therefore, those in favor and against
\nthe closure of nightspots during the fasting month should
\nconsider the following in order that a win-win solution may be
\narrived at and the result incorporated in a stipulation of the
\nregional administration;
\n1. There must be a clear definition of what entertainment may be
\ncategorized as being (sexually) immoral and forbidden in Islam.
\nLogically, these activities must not be carried out any time at
\nall and must be eradicated for good.
\n2. If, when performing our religious service of fasting, we,
\nMuslims, feel disturbed and tempted, wouldn't it be better to
\nhave all restaurants, cafes and food stalls closed down and all
\nTV programs and entertainment stopped? (I wonder how foreign TV
\nbroadcasts can be stopped.)
\n3. Is it fair and humane that our fasting activities cause other
\npeople's loss of livelihood for a month while, in fact, they work
\nin places legally recognized by the government. Don't we sound
\ntoo selfish and too self-pathetic?
\n4. Performing a religious service is a very personal activity.
\nSo, we have no right to encourage other people to imitate us.
\nSimilarly, we have no right to prohibit other people from doing
\nthings not in line with our deeds as long as they do not violate
\nthe law.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI) and the
\nregional administration must give a clear definition about the
\nmatters referred to above so that relevant stipulations
\nregulating these matters may be laid down and enforced
\nconsistently.<\/p>\n
Last but not least, allow me to call on Islamic figures and
\nleaders of Islamic mass organizations, MUI in particular, to
\nenlighten fellow Muslims so that they will not focus on
\nceremonial things only. Let's perform our religious service of
\nfasting without burdening other people as otherwise the value of
\nour sincerity in performing this religious service will lessen.<\/p>\n
H. WISDARMANTO GS<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/entertainment-and-ramadhan-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }