Stop asking for alms from motorists

Stop asking for alms from motorists

JEMBER, East Java: The East Java Council of Indonesian Mosques
(DMI) has appealed to all mosque committees in the province not
to seek alms from people driving along the public highway.

"Seeking alms on the highway is unethical. Not only does it
disrupt traffic and endanger safety, it also a disgrace to
Islam," said Suyanto, secretary of the East Java DMI on Sunday.

Mosque committees often seek donations from people traveling
along the highway, often by virtually closing the highway so as
to force traffic to slow down. During the post-fasting Idul Fitri
celebrations, such obstructions are commonplace on the roads
between Pasuruan, Jember and Banyuwangi.

Suyanto said that if Muslims in Indonesia willingly gave
donations, there would be no need to resort to such tactics.

"Mosque committees should improve their management and end the
practice of collecting money on the highway," he added. - Antara