Fatwa Commission Member Ahmad Zain Arrested By Densus 88, Head Of MUI: His Personal Affairs

Photo via the official MUI website

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) did not interfere in the alleged terrorist case involving Ahmad Zain An-Najah. MUI also admits that Ahmad Zain is a member of the MUI Fatwa Commission.

"The alleged involvement in the terrorist network movement is a personal matter and has nothing to do with the MUI," said MUI General Chair Miftachul Akhyar in his statement, Wednesday, November 17.

Because of that, Kiai Miftah - as he is known - handed over the legal process completely to the Police. Because, it is believed that the Police will work professionally.

However, MUI requested that in the process of handling this case, the principle of presumption of innocence should be prioritized. Then, fulfill the rights of Ahmad Zain.

"MUI is committed to supporting law enforcement against the threat of violent acts of terrorism, in accordance with the MUI fatwa No. 3 of 2004 on Terrorism," 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.

"MUI urges the public to refrain from being provoked by certain groups who take advantage of this situation for certain interests," said Akhyar.

Densus 88 Anti-terror arrested three suspected terrorists of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network. They include Farid Okbah, Ahmad Zain An-Najah, and Anung Al-Hamat. All three have been named as suspects by the Densus.

The suspected terrorist Ahmad Zain was arrested by Densus 88 Anti-terror on Tuesday, November 16. 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.