Islamic Congress: MUI Advisory Council Urges Impartial Law Enforcement

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Advisory Council is urging the VIII Indonesian Islamic Congress (KUII) to produce strategic recommendations for strengthening fair and impartial law enforcement. Secretary of the Wantim MUI, Zainut Tauhid Sa’adi, stressed that just law enforcement is a primary condition for achieving equitable prosperity. “Indonesian Muslims must fully support the government’s firm steps in enforcing the law fairly without discrimination. Law enforcement must not be selective, along with eradicating corruption, budget leaks, and oligarchic monopolistic practices,” he said during the opening of KUII VIII at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta, on Friday. According to him, law enforcement and budget efficiency are absolute prerequisites for national wealth to be distributed fairly to all people. “Law enforcement and budget efficiency are absolute conditions for national wealth to be distributed fairly through economic consolidation and sharia principles, food security, energy security, MSME empowerment, and the distribution of zakat, waqf, infaq, and alms,” he stated. He also expressed appreciation to the government under President Prabowo Subianto for its commitment to law enforcement and eradicating corruption. “The MUI Advisory Board extends its highest appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto for his commitment and firmness in law enforcement and eradicating corruption for the prosperity of the Indonesian people,” Zainut said. He affirmed that synergy between religious scholars, government authorities, and all elements of society is the main asset to realise the congress theme, ‘United Ummah, Sovereign Nation, Strong Country’, and to lead Indonesia towards the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Zainut explained that KUII VIII is significant not only as the highest consultative forum for Muslims but also coincides with 50 years of MUI’s service to the ummah and the nation. “Besides being the highest consultative forum for Muslims to determine the direction of the struggle for the ummah and the nation, this momentum also coincides with half a century of the Indonesian Ulema Council’s service for national unity and progress,” Zainut said. He emphasised that for five decades, MUI has consistently performed two main roles: as Khadimul Ummah (servant of the community) and Shadiqul Hukumah (strategic partner of the government). He also highlighted other strategic agendas for congress participants, including strengthening national economic sovereignty through the implementation of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution. Zainut stated that Indonesia’s natural resources must be managed for the greatest prosperity of the people. Therefore, the government needs to continue strengthening sharia economic consolidation, food security, energy security, MSME empowerment, and optimising the management of zakat, infaq, alms, and waqf. Additionally, Zainut called on Muslims to strengthen Islamic brotherhood and religious moderation. He said differences of opinion should be a force that strengthens unity, not triggers division. “Muslims must be at the forefront as a unifying force, a calming presence, and a guarantor of national stability,” he said. Another strategic agenda is developing superior human resources who master science and technology while remaining grounded in noble character. “We must produce a future generation of Muslims who excel in science and advanced technology, yet remain firmly rooted in moral fortresses, state ethics, and uphold noble character,” Zainut said. In the field of international relations, Zainut also called on Indonesian Muslims to continue playing an active role in fighting for world peace, rejecting all forms of colonialism, and consistently supporting the struggle for Palestinian independence.