Arrested By Densus 88, Ahmad Zain An-Najah Temporarily Dismissed From MUI

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has stated that it has temporarily suspended Ahmad Zain An-Najah from the management structure. This was done as a follow-up to the alleged terrorism case.

"The MUI deactivated the person concerned as an administrator at MUI," said MUI General Chair Miftachul Akhyar in his statement, Wednesday, November 17.

The temporary suspension of Ahmad Zain, said Akhyar, until there is a decision to inkrah. So, there is no more widespread misunderstanding.

"(Termination) Until there is clarity in the form of a decision that has permanent legal force," he said.

On the other hand, MUI also appealed to the public not to be provoked by the circulating issues. The legal process will continue according to the rules.

"The MUI urges the public to refrain from being provoked by certain groups who take advantage of this situation for certain interests," said Akhyar. Previously, the Anti-terror Detachment 88 arrested three suspected terrorists of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network in Bekasi, West Java. They include Farid Okbah, Ahmad Zain An-Najah, and Anung Al-Hamat.

The suspected terrorist Ahmad Zain was arrested by Densus 88 Anti-terror on Tuesday, November 16th. The arrest took place at his residence in the Pondok Melati area, Bekasi, West Java.

Ahmad Zain's name is listed on the official MUI website, mui.or.id. Where, he is a member of the Central MUI Fatwa Commission.