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MUI asks for Eid day preach to be without practical politics
Tempo - June 13, 2018
"We appeal to the preachers of Eid prayers to avoid the content of practical politics that could lead to disunity to Muslims, not to be a medium for campaigning," Maruf told on a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday, June 12.
Maruf said the preachers should deliver the message of increasing faith and devotion, brotherhood, and peace to the congregation.
"Also deliver the message to raise awareness of the dangers of terrorism, drugs, liquor, deviant sexual behavior or LGBT, and all other forms of misconduct," he said.
In addition, Maruf appealed to Muslims to send prayers for all Muslims at home and abroad, especially in Palestine, Rohingya, Kashmir, and Syria, who are suffering from the tragedy of humanity.
Maruf said the Eid Day should be a momentum to safeguard social cohesion, maintain peace, strengthen and reinforce bonds and relationships between brothers and sisters, countrymen and fellow human beings.
"The difference in political aspirations is a common thing that should be viewed as a blessing in the life of a nation and a state, and not a cause of mutual anger, misunderstanding, libel, and insult," he said.
2018 Eid Day is expected to fall on Friday, June 15. But the government still has not issued an official announcement related.
Maruf also asked the government and the police to maintain the security and comfort of Muslims in celebrating the Eid Day, both during the night before Eid Day and at the time of Eid prayer in the field, mosque, or other places.
"We remind people, especially when using social media to not spread information containing lies, slander, disgrace, hate speech, and so on," he said.
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