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Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia condemns the Bethel Church bombing

As widely reported, a suicide bombing exploded at the Bethel Church around 11pm on Sunday 25th September. This explosion killed the suspected bomber and injured tens of others.

Whoever the perpetrator was and whatever his motivation, this bombing must be condemned. This heinous act contradicts the teachings of Islam. Clearly, Islam forbids Muslims hurting and killing anyone without a shari reason.

There are many possibilities around the bombing. The aim of this bombing is probably to create clashes among society. It could also be conditioning the people before the ratification of the Intelligence bill. After this bombing people will say that the Intelligence law is necessary and very urgent to give greater authority to the intelligence agencies in order to prevent such bombings occurring in the future.

Regarding the above, Hizb ut Tahrir Indonesia makes the following points:

1. Condemn strongly this suicide bombing as a heinous act that contradicts Islamic teachings.

2. Call upon all authorized parties to investigate the bombing comprehensively to reveal the real perpetrator and their motivation including the masterminded behind this heinous act to end all speculations around the bombing.

3. Refuse to link this bombing to the ratification of The Intelligence Bill, because the Bill has the potential to cause danger for people and the Muslim Ummah in particular, as happened during the New Era Regime in the past.

4. Call upon the Muslim Ummah to remain strong, patient and consistent in working for establishing the Sharia and Khilafah. Never fear to face the challenges and obstacles in achieving our noble ideal; the establishment Sharia and Khilafah.

Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakiil, ni’mal maula wa ni’man nashiir

Muhammad Ismail Yusanto

The Spokesman of Hizbut Tahrir_Indonesia

The above is based on a draft translation.