Indonesian Vice President, Jusuf Kalla officially closed the High Level Consultation Forum - World Muslim Scholars at Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (May 3). In his speech, VP Jusuf Kalla hopes that the Forum can contribute to the efforts in a bid to suppress the spread of distorted teachings that could disrupt the stability of the state. He also stated that the spread of doctrine may potentially trigger the creation of conflict in the community. He emphasized the importance of the Ulema’s major role throughout the world to prevent the spread of such deviant teachings by disseminating the true religious teachings to the people.
“That's why, our hope is all in this meeting we may not only think about it but how to stop the teachings that would cause problems in our country,” Vice President Jusuf Kalla said.
Furthermore, Vice President Jusuf Kalla stated that Indonesia has a responsibility to create peace in the world. Until now, Indonesia has managed to reconcile the conflict triggered by deviant teachings circulating in the community. He hopes that this can be transmitted to all Muslims in the world. (VOI/Ndy/Trans by Rezha/RHM)