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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Community Shiites in Indonesia who are members of the Ahlulbait Indonesia (ABI) mass organization welcomed the plan of the Minister of Religion Ruby Cholil Qoumas.
Previously, Yaqut claimed to want to provide protection to minorities who are often bullied, including Shiites and Ahmadiyya. Ahlulbait Indonesia (ABI) President General Zahir Yahya said he agreed with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution.
“Of course the Shiite community in Indonesia welcomes you statement The Minister of Religion, “Zahir said in the official statement received. CNN Indonesia.with, Friday (12/24).
“We of the Ahlulbait Indonesia mass organization consider that the steps of Yaqut Cholil Qoumas are in accordance with the 1945 Constitution and in line with the value of diversity, which is one of the pillars of our nationality,” he continued.
Zahir said that the Indonesian nation has always been destined to live in diversity. Both ethnic, linguistic, cultural and also religious and beliefs.
Tolerance, he continued, not only applies between religions, but also within the same faith and within the same religion.
Zahir explained that the Shiite groups also have their own wealth and treasures that can be used for the advancement of the Indonesian nation.
“Therefore, the government must provide a space for participation to all the children of the nation, where all are honorably invited to participate and compete objectively in contributing the best for the nation and the State,” said Zahir.
Zahir hopes that the good policies designed by the Minister of Religion can be implemented effectively. He also hopes that this affirmative policy can become a bridge for dialogue between Muslim schools in Indonesia.
“Ormas ABI hopes that the entire community, the nation and especially Muslims will be prejudiced against the assertion of the Minister of Religion as part of a legitimate government and it will not cause negative impacts,” he said.
Earlier, the newly appointed Minister of Religion, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, said that he would protect minorities. This includes Shia and Ahmadiyah followers, who are often intimidated.
However, it does not mean that he protects Shiite and Ahmadiyah groups or organizations, but that his followers are also part of Indonesian citizens.
“My attitude as a religious minister protects them as citizens,” Yaqut said. Between, Friday (12/25).
(rzr / bmw)
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