MUI Calls for an End to the War and Respect for International Law
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for the war occurring in the region between the United States along with Israel against Iran to be stopped as soon as possible and for those countries to respect international law.
That statement is contained in the MUI’s Taujihat, which was read by MUI’s Deputy General Chairman Marsudi Suhud. Marsudi urged US President Donald Trump to initiate and announce the cessation of the war, given that he started the attack.
“The suggested statement is a simple yet powerful sentence, namely ‘I who started the war, so I who will end it’. That sentence carries moral strength and authority to maintain the honour of the United States and Israel while potentially stopping the conflict effectively,” said Marsudi in Jakarta on Monday.
In Islamic teachings, he said, peace (islah) is far better than war. Therefore, religious foundations clearly encourage the cessation of conflict and the creation of world peace.
The cessation of aggression is part of religious commandments, namely efforts to stop the damage caused by the warring parties.
According to him, the party that declared war is the one that should end it. On the other hand, if Iran continues to be attacked, Iran will continue to resist.
“Therefore, the cessation of war must start from the party that initiated it, with the courage to state that they are also the ones who will end it,” he said.
Secondly, calling on all peace-loving countries to unite and take concrete and measured steps in providing political, diplomatic, and economic pressure to demand the immediate and unconditional cessation of all forms of aggression and military operations, and calling on all parties to exercise restraint (Stop War) for the creation of conflict de-escalation.
Thirdly, affirming that every form of violation of international humanitarian law and human rights must be held accountable legally, without exception and without double standards, including through legitimate international judicial mechanisms.
Fourthly, urging the United Nations (UN) and all international legal instruments to carry out their mandates firmly, fairly, and without discrimination, including imposing effective sanctions against the United States, Israel, and other parties proven to have committed aggression, war crimes, and humanitarian violations.
Fifthly, calling on the UN to provide maximum protection in accordance with international law to UN peacekeeping forces, civilians, medical personnel, journalists, and all public facilities.
Sixthly, calling on all countries and global powers to stop exploitative and hegemonic power politics practices, and to commit to building a world order based on justice, equality, and respect for national sovereignty.
Seventhly, calling on the Islamic world united in the OIC, especially Gulf Countries, to strengthen unity among Muslims (Ukhuwah Islamiyah) and global solidarity, and to reject all forms of divide-and-rule politics (Divide et Impera) aimed at weakening the power of the Muslim ummah.