Jakarta, Aug 4 (Antara) - The Indonesian people are being alerted over
the infiltration of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)'s
ideology, which could cause disintegration, conflict, and disharmony in
the country.
Various parties have also called on the people to prevent the spread of
the ISIS influence following an ISIS video propaganda uploaded in the
YouTube. Through the 7:32 minute video, the ISIS activists have offered a
chance to Indonesians to join ranks in developing a "Daulah Islamiah"
(Islamic state).
"As a Muslim, I call on the Indonesian Muslims to not let themselves be
provoked by the ISIS propaganda, which has entered Indonesia," former
chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi said in a written
statement on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) for Central
Kalimantan has issued an alert of possible infiltration by ISIS members.
"We need to be on alert, as ISIS ideology must not infiltrate into our
region," MUI Secretary for Central Kalimantan H Syamsuri Yusuf said.
The ideology of ISIS runs against the country's Pancasila ideology and
also has radicals condoning the use of violence in its struggle.
The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Commander Gen. Moeldoko stressed
that the ISIS issue should not penetrate Indonesia, as it could create
disintegration and conflict among the people.
"It is a serious matter. There should be no room for the ISIS to exist
in Indonesia," the TNI commander said during a post-fasting gathering at
the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Monday.
He said the presence of ISIS in Indonesia would pose a threat as people
could be divided. "Disturbances will arise if it develops in the
country. The nation could be disintegrated," the TNI chief said.
Hence, former NU leader Hasyim Muzadi called on the Indonesian Muslims
to not be provoked, let alone join and support the movement. He said the
Indonesian Muslims, especially NU members, should not support the ISIS
and avoid issues that could divide Muslims.
"The ISIS is a new Islamic phenomenon in the Middle East, which is by
no means suited to Indonesian principles," Hasyim Muzadi said.
The former chairman of the NU, Indonesia's largest Muslim organization,
said Indonesia should be cautious because since the reforms era the
seeds or embryo of radicalism had been planted in the country, either
through mass organizations, movements that had entered the country's
system, or through the medium of terror.
"I believe if the embryo are cultivated using a mixture of the ISIS
issue and of the rift emerging after presidential election, it will help
nurture transnational movements' radicalism, which will endanger the
safety of the Indonesian Muslims and the integrity of the Unitary State
of Indonesia," he stressed.
The ideology of ISIS runs against the country's Pancasila ideology and
also has radicals condoning the use of violence in its struggle.
The National Agency for Terrorism Prevention (BNPB) has stated that any
citizen supporting ISIS will face criminal charges, in line with
Article 33 of Law No. 12 of 2006 regarding Indonesian citizenship.
It states that radical and terrorist groups including ISIS are serious
threats to Indonesia, and in view of that, it has called on all elements
to be on alert for possible presence of radical ideologies like the one
implemented by ISIS and for its eradication.
According to Hasyim Muzadi, the Indonesian Muslims had better follow
Islamic ideology adopted by Indonesia, rather than following those that
claim to be the most Islamic, but could justify their actions only for
the sake of their group.
"The Prophet has never taught Muslims to justify all means. In Islamic
history, this is similar to "Khawarij" Group, which holds the principle
that they are allowed to destroy anything that is against their will,"
the NU former leader said.
Therefore, to prevent people from being influenced by the ISIS
ideology, the Indonesian government has been urged to block Internet
access of the ISIS video in an effort to prevent the spread of terrorism
and violent propagation of religion in the country.
"We appeal to the government to block the video. Communications and
Informatics Minister Tifatul Sembiring has not yet taken necessary
action. The video was uploaded in the YouTube offering a chance to join
the movement of the ISIS," legislator Helmy Fauzi of Commission I on
foreign affairs of the House of Representatives (DPR) said on Monday.
Helmy said the Ministry of Communications and Informatics should take
proactive steps in preventing terror acts, for example, by monitoring
the activities of Internet accounts, websites, and videos that could be
used as a means of propaganda by radical and terrorist groups.
"Action should be taken against websites or social media channels that
abuse the Internet and endanger national interest. Action needs to be
taken without waiting for a complaint or an objection from other
parties," he said.
Earlier, Ismail Cawidu, the spokesman of the Ministry of Communications
and Informatics, said his ministry could not block the ISIS video as
this action first required a complaint from other institutions.
According
to Ismail, several ministries and relevant institutions are available
that have the rights to lodge complaints, including the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs; the office of the Coordinating Minister for Political,
Legal and Security Affairs; and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
A communications and informatics minister must have the sensitivity in
anticipating abuses of social media or cyber networks by terror groups.
"Fighting against terrorism needs the involvement of all sides,
including proactive steps by the Ministry of Communications and
Informatics," the legislators stressed.
He said the involvement of the state in the cyber world was essential
to maintain national interest. "The involvement of the state in the
cyber world or social media network is not intended to restrict
democratic practices but to prevent the spread of hatred and propaganda,
which could harm the interest of the nation," Helmy asserted.***1***
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