Jakarta – Vice President Ma’ ruf Amin has actually urged the Indonesia Institute of Islamic Dawah (LDII) to partake in the deradicalization program for people exposed to radicalism and extremism in a quote to go back to moderate Islam.
” This is our typical job to prevent and counter radicalism. Bringing back those exposed (to radicalism) has actually become the duty people all, including the LDII,” Amin noted in a declaration here on Friday.
The vice president confessed that radicalism and extremism existed in the country, for which deradicalization and counterradicalism efforts should be made unceasingly through wasathiyah (moderate) preaching, among others.
” The threat of radicalism exists. It is one of my tasks to build the commitment to counter radicalism. We need to reinforce avoidance efforts and counter radicalism,” he stated.
Harmony among various spiritual groups has become the secret to preventing and suppressing the quick spread of radicalism in the nation.
The vice president has actually interested all mass organizations, particularly religious-based group, to take part in maintaining religious consistency in Indonesia.
” I got in touch with LDII to take part in efforts to keep harmony among spiritual groups and build the nation’s unity and oneness. This is since harmony is the crucial element for the country’s unity,” he remarked.
Amin held a teleconference with LDII officials on late Thursday (Sept 3). He is positive about the institute improving its service to Indonesian Muslims.
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