BANYUWANGI – Cross elements in Banyuwangi declared their rejection of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria movement (ISIS) yesterday (19/5). The activity was held in the hall of the Military District Command Headquarters (Makodim) 0825 Banyuwangi was carried out in order to prevent the entry of radical ideology into the Earth of Blambangan.
Attend the activity, including Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas, Kodim Commander (Dandim) Lieutenant Colonel (Kav) Mangapul Hutajulu, Police Chief AKBP Tri Bisono Soemiharso, Commander of the Indonesian Navy Base (Danlanal) Marine Lieutenant Colonel (P) Revelation Endriawan, and Chief I MUI Banyuwangi KH. Muhyiddin Abdul Ghani.
Besides that, Interfaith figures were also present, community organization figures (mass organizations), and students. There are five important points in the declaration of rejection of ISIS. First, firmly reject the existence of ISIS and all forms of its activities in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, especially in Banyuwangi.
Second, reject all forms of violence or terrorism in the name of religion. Another important point is to reject all forms of coercion or violence against religious understanding. Besides that, they declare that they are ready to protect the people from all forms of religious deviation.
The final point is to be ready to maintain religious harmony, creating situations and conditions in society. In his speech, Dandim Ngangapul Hutajulu invited all elements of society to strengthen their determination to reject ISIS.
“We invite all attendees to work together to keep Banyuwangi safe and prevent residents from being recruited by ISIS,he asked. Dandim said, Until now, the party has not received any reports of Banyuwangi residents being recruited by ISIS.
Nevertheless, Prevention efforts need to continue. “After this activity, We will deploy members of the TNI and police to socialize it at the village level," he said. Police Chief Tribisono added, during the year 2014 Acts of terrorism in Indonesia have fallen drastically compared to before.
This was apparently triggered by the large number of citizens who carried out terrorism abroad because they were tempted by offers to become members of ISIS. “Let's protect ourselves from the influence of ISIS," he exclaimed. Meanwhile, before reading the declaration of rejection of ISIS, Head of I MUI Banyuwangi, KH. Muhyiddin Abdul Ghani, said that the MUI had drawn a red line against ISIS.
ISIS is considered a radical Muslim movement. “Judging from reality, ISIS is outside of Islam," he said. Muhyidin said, Islam is a religion that prioritizes the teachings of rahmatan lil alamin (a blessing to the universe). “ISIS's teachings have deviated far from Islam.
People who disagreed with them were cruelly killed,he said. Meanwhile, Regent Anas added, need new ways to fortify citizens, especially children from the dangers of ISIS ideology. Because, The spread of ISIS is no longer done secretly, but done openly by utilizing information technology (TI).
Anas says, ISIS has 1.900 more domains. This domain is used to spread understanding of ISIS via the internet. “The presence of ISIS ideology has now entered a person's private space. This is a new challenge we face," he said.
Therefore, Anas added, all elements need to sit together to formulate a new formula to ward off this radical understanding. For example, by gathering internet users (netizen). “Netizens can be invited to gather.
We spread positive knowledge about religion or through recitations via social media. Hopefully in this way we can protect society and young people from ISIS ideology," he concluded. (radar)
