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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
vice president Ma’ruf Amin mention the use coronavirus vaccine (Covid-19) has yet to be based on a decision of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) even if it is stated not to be halal.
According to Ma’ruf, MUI’s decision is important so that the non-halal Covid-19 vaccine can still be used in an emergency, as long as no halal vaccine has been found.
“So it can be used even if it is not legal in an emergency, but with a stipulation from the institution that yes, this can be used because it is an emergency, but there must be a decision issued by the MUI,” Ma’ruf said in a conversation. with the Covid-19 Task Force, Reisa Broto. Asmoro broadcast on his YouTube account on Friday (10/16).
Ma’ruf explained again that the corona vaccine, although not halal, could be used in an emergency. These cases have occurred when a vaccine for meningitis has not been found.
Reflecting on the meningitis vaccine, Ma’ruf said vaccines that were declared non-halal could still be used to prevent other more dangerous effects.
“As with meningitis, it turns out that there is no halal law, but if there is no vaccine, there will be danger, it will cause disease or prolonged illness,” he said.
The head of the MUI also explained that in the teachings of Islam protecting the soul, including one of the five purposes of the Sharee’ah, in addition to maintaining religion.
Under normal conditions, he said that protecting religion had to come first. However, in an emergency like a pandemic, according to him, the preservation of the soul should be prioritized.
“Why? There is no alternative to the custody of the soul, it must be prioritized. In religion, making prayers, there are conveniences,” he said.
He said that the government is currently developing vaccines through Presidential Decree No. 18/2020 on the Acquisition of Vaccines and the Implementation of Vaccines in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
In the Presidential Decree that was signed by Jokowi on October 5, the government ordered the acquisition and distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine.
The process of obtaining the vaccine will be carried out by BUMN PT Bio Farma (Persero). Meanwhile, the type and quantity of the purchase of the Covid-19 vaccine will be determined by the Minister of Health.
Jokowi also previously pointed out that the Covid-19 vaccination program would be carried out by the end of 2020. This method was carried out by the government both independently and in collaboration with other countries such as China and the United Arab Emirates.
(thr / wis)
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