MUI's edict<\/p>\n
I very much regret one of the edicts that the Indonesian Ulema
\nCouncil (MUI) issued in its recent national conference, namely
\nthe one about Ahmadiyah being a heretical Islamic sect. This
\nedict has caused anarchic acts to be carried out against several
\ninstitutions owned by Ahmadiyah, such as its campus, mosques and
\nschools.<\/p>\n
Labeling a particular sect as heretical requires honesty and
\ntransparency. In this context, we must view the problem with a
\nclear mind and must not simply lash out at a particular sect and
\ncall it heretical.<\/p>\n
Ahmadiyah must not be reduced to a sect contradicting the
\nIslamic aqidah (faith) simply because they believe that Mirza
\nGhulam is the last prophet. In this regard, it must be borne in
\nmind that Islam has a principle that Muslims always adhere to
\nstrictly, that is, khairu al-umuri ausathuha, or the best of
\nthings is that which is in the middle course. This means that
\nthere must be balance in one's application of a rule. One must
\nnot lean too far to the right nor too far to the left. Muslims
\nhave been created as ummatan wasathan, a concept that should not
\nbe interpreted as simply people standing in a neutral position
\namidst those professing Christianity, Judaism and other
\nreligions, but, rather, as a piece of advice that in every matter
\nMuslims must practice moderation, including, of course, in
\ndealing with the Ahmadiyah sect.<\/p>\n
ACHSIN E-QUDSY
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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