I'm Not the Enemy of Islam, Ahok Says

Acting Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama attended a regional working meeting (rakerda) I of Jakarta Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) that held at the Great Hall, City Hall, Wednesday (11/12).

Don't think of me as an enemy of Islam. Since childhood, around 93 percent people in my surroundings are Muslims, including parts my family

The meeting was also attended by MUI Chairman Ahmad Syarifudin Abdullah Ghoni, MUI Vice Chairman Ma'ruf Amin, Jakarta Regional Representative Council (DPD) member AM Fatwa, and City Secretary Saefullah.

On that occasion, Ahok said he was not an enemy of Islam related with conflict with the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). The reason is, the FPI politicizing his trust and spreading incorrect provocation.

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"Don't think of me as an enemy of Islam. Since childhood, around 93 percent people in my surroundings are Muslims, including parts my family. Talk about I have not received guidance, just ask God," he stated, Wednesday (12/11).

He assessed FPI which has rejected him as Jakarta Governor would ruin the image of Islam. "Political wants I clash with Islam, instead of FPI," he stressed.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of MUI, Ma'ruf Amin reminds the scholars to protect people thus they do not continue being the object. "FPI has ca sted aspiration to the Legislative Council (DPRD). It will be solved also by reviewing it in accordance with the rules and constitution," he disclosed.

He asserted aspiration accompanied with anarchistic is not part of Islam. This is because Islam only recognizes communication and dialogue as the best way to find a solution to the conflict.

He added that FPI rejection over Ahok as the number one in Jakarta is not mean to involve all Muslims. "That's why, this matter will be returned to the state constitution because we live in a state," he uttered.