MUI Sulsel: Don't Force The Use Of Christmas Attributes For Muslim Workers

MAKASSAR - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of South Sulawesi requested that Christmas or any religious attributes not be forced to be worn or worn by Muslims, especially for those who work in companies or factories.

General Secretary of the MUI Sulsel Muammar Bakry said this was expressly conveyed because the problem could interfere with the faith as stated in the MUI Fatwa Number 56 of 2016 concerning the Law on Using Non-Muslim Religious Attributes.

"Non-Muslim religious attributes or accessories that characterize other people should not be forced, especially workers, because this can interfere with faith," he said, quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 16.

In addition to the use of attributes, the South Sulawesi MUI Leadership Council also conveyed tausiyah regarding the celebration of Christmas and the 2022 New Year, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The difference of opinion of Ulama regarding the law of wishing other people a happy holiday is to be treated wisely and wisely.

This, said Muammar, should not be used as a polemic that could actually disrupt the harmony and harmony of internal and inter-religious relations.

"Happy Holidays to other people on the basis of kinship, neighbourhood, and relations between human beings, if it is done, it must still maintain the values of Akidah Islamiyah," he explained.

All the main components of society (Ormas, Media, Educational Institutions, etc.) together with the Government (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) to become partners who help each other in maintaining and maintaining harmony and brotherhood among the nation's children.

Not only that, but also care for and maintain Ukhuwah Islamiyah (brotherhood of fellow Muslims), Ukhuwah Wathaniah (brotherhood of fellow Indonesians), and Ukhuwah Basyariah (brotherhood of fellow human beings) in order to create a harmonious, harmonious, and peaceful community life.

In addition, to prevent a spike in COVID-19, DR Muammar hopes that people will reduce the mobility of activities outside the home and make the turn of the new year a momentum for self-introspection.

"We hope that this New Year's Eve will not be used as a place to have fun by burning firecrackers or activities that can endanger themselves and others," he explained.