Cianjur ulemas trained to promote Islamic law

Cianjur ulemas trained to promote Islamic law

Antara, Cianjur

At least 371 ulemas in Cianjur, West Java, underwent training for
two days on the promotion of syariah (Islamic law) in the
regency, which has a two million population.

Cianjur Regent Wasidi Swastomo said on Tuesday that the
training aimed at eliminating confusion and concern among the
people about the possible implementation of syariah in the
regency.

"A correct explanation on syarih should be given to ulemas and
public figures in Cianjur because the public has a misperception
that the implementation of syariah would see the regency seceding
from the unitary state of Indonesia," Wasidi was quoted by Antara
as saying.

"They are prepared to become campaigners and explain the
implementation of syariah," said Wasidi, adding that people
wanted syariah to be implemented in the regency.

Ulemas participating in the training came from various Muslim
social organizations and Muslim non-governmental organizations
(NGOs). During the training, senior prominent ulemas and Muslim
intellectuals explained the concept of Gerbang Marhamah (Gate of
Blessings).

"The Gerbang Marhamah concept is under the country's authority
and I'm convinced that nobody will deny this concept," Wasidi
said.

After the training, 345 ulemas will be sent throughout the
regency to disseminate information about syariah, while the
remaining 26 will serve as coordinators stationed in the
regency's 26 districts.

At least 45 NGOs and 85 campaigners from various Muslim-based
political parties have also pledged to participate in the
campaign.

Meanwhile Abdul Halim, chairman of the Ciganjur Indonesian
Ulemas Council (MUI), said the training played a significant role
in forming Akhlakul Karimah (Good Attitude) as an important
element in the implementation of syariah.

"We should explain Akhlakul Karimah to the people as the
manifestation of the law to avoid an incorrect perception," Abdul
said.