Vice President Asks Ulama And Local Government To Discuss Worship Adjustments During Emergency PPKM

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (PHOTO VIA BETWEEN)

JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin asked the ulama in the regions to discuss with the local government regarding the adjustment of the implementation of Muslim worship during the emergency PPKM. "Later (ulama) in the regions can discuss this with the regional head, with the forkopimda (Forum). Coordination of Regional Leaders), together with MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council), to make adjustments in the field," said Vice President Ma'ruf Amin as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, July 13.

The vice president also appealed to Islamic scholars and religious leaders not to force the implementation of Eid al-Adha worship in mosques and public spaces during the Emergency PPKM. "I also ask not to (congregate prayer), because there are some emotional areas that still want to hold Eid prayers in the field. because it is very dangerous," said the vice president. Ulama who want to provide input regarding the implementation of Muslim worship in the regions can also convey to representatives of the Central MUI and the regional COVID-19 task force. Then later we will try to give more detailed guidance according to the conditions," he said. In Islamic law, the Vice President continued, there is an opportunity for his followers to worship at home when in danger. The MUI has also given a fatwa to pray at home, he added. "Actually there is a permissibility, we should not force the situation. This needs to be understood. So our religion has provided concessions, our religion has not caused difficulties, our religion has not caused any problems. misery," he explained.

Therefore, the Vice President asked the ulama to socialize and invite Muslims in various regions to comply with the emergency PPKM which aims to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia. the number of COVID-19 cases)," he said.