MUI Insists AstraZeneca Vaccine To Pfizer Can Be Used

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has confirmed that vaccines circulating in Indonesia, from Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Moderna, to Pfizer can be used, so that people don't have to worry and debate about it.

"We hope that the general public obeys it (the vaccination program). If the MUI has issued a fatwa, it is the responsibility of the MUI. Allowing it (vaccines) because there is a basis. Because we see that prevention through vaccines is the only way," said the Deputy Chairman of the Council. National Halal MUI Nadratuzzaman Hosen quoted by Antara, Tuesday, August 31.

Hosen said the MUI did not merely issue a fatwa without being based on the current context. Indonesia is still one of the countries with a high transmission rate and not a few people have died due to exposure to COVID-19.

In addition, one of the efforts to reduce the rate of transmission and death is to be disciplined in applying the 5M health protocol and following the vaccination program.

Because vaccines are the only way to reduce the symptoms caused when exposed to COVID-19, as well as reduce the death rate.

Therefore, any substance contained in the vaccine may be used in an emergency and solely as an effort to protect oneself and end the COVID-19 pandemic.

"So, this condition is no longer a joke, the impact is clear. I am also surprised that people are still questioning this vaccine. Even though the substance is haram, it is allowed because it is an emergency and there is a need. What is the purpose? To prevent it. The name for the protection of the soul is number two, before the protection of religion," he said.

He gave an example if a person is stranded on an island and there are only pigs / wild boars that are the only food, that person is allowed to eat it as long as it is an emergency and it involves the safety of his life.

Reflecting on the dynamic Islamic law, vaccines can be used for mutual safety and to restore an increasingly hit economy.

"Many people have been affected, so it is like a negative multi-effect. As a result of this (COVID-19) there are many harms that arise, not only deaths, economic conditions also make many people without work," he said.