Jakarta –
PBNU invites Muslims to forgive the excited statement by Indonesian Christian figures, Pastor Gilbert Lumoindong, whose video went viral on social media. PBNU said Pastor Gilbert has explained that he did not mean to insult Islam.
“That he has apologized, and explained to Muslims that he did not mean to insult the teachings of the Islamic religion. Maybe he was just joking with their congregation internally, but it was edited and leaked everywhere,” said PBNU Chairman Ahmad Fahrur Rozi or Gus Fahrur to journalist, Tuesday (16/4/2024).
Nevertheless, Gus Fahrur appealed to religious teachings not to be used as a joke. Statements must be conveyed more carefully so as not to offend other religions.
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“Even though it is not appropriate for religious ritual teachings to be made into jokes, because they are very sensitive in public spaces. In the future, we need to be more careful in choosing material for jokes so as not to offend the feelings of adherents of other religions,” added Gus Fahrur.
Gus Fahrur invited all parties to maintain religious harmony in Indonesia. He also talked about the character of Muslims who are always taught to forgive.
“We Muslims are taught to forgive easily and be able to restrain our emotions. Let’s maintain the harmony of religious harmony in Indonesia,” he said.
Previously, Pastor Gilbert met with the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) Jusuf Kalla (JK) after the video went viral. He provided clarification and apology.
“Yes, for me, why choose Pak JK, there are three reasons. The first, Pak JK is a senior person in this nation and has held many positions, which means he is experienced and not only experienced, but he is also recognized as a quote and quote Muslim leader. In this case he is also the leader of the Mosque Council. “That’s the first thing, because I know that many things circulate in mosques,” said Gilbert at JK’s residence in the South Jakarta area, Monday (15/4).
Second, for Gilbert, JK can be called a man of peace. Gilbert believes that JK has reconciled many situations in Indonesia.
“And thirdly, he is definitely a fun person, there are lots of people, the higher the position the more difficult it is to find him, sometimes people say it’s easier to look for God than to look for him, right? But Mr. JK is someone who is ready to do anything for the nation and state,” he explained.
“Basically, for the nation and state, especially for the sake of peace, it can be easily found. In this case yesterday we discussed, we asked for time, he immediately took the time in the midst of his busy schedule today because for him the nation and state and peace are always important,” he continued. Gilbert.
During the meeting, JK was also accompanied by the Secretary General of DMI Imam Addaruqutni and the Director General of the Directorate General of Islamic Education, Ministry of Religion, Kamaruddin Amin. On that occasion, JK also revealed his reasons for being a bridge for Gilbert.
“Because of that, don’t, before it spreads, we have to finish it, put it out, apologize earlier, Islam is forgiving, not again,” said JK.
For information, Gilbert’s video talking about 2.5 percent and comparing it with tithing went viral on social media. In the video, Gilbert also talks about the Muslim prayer movement and compares it with the movement when Christians worship in church.
Watch the video ‘Pastor Gilbert’s Viral Sermon on Zakat Ends with an Apology’:
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