During his lifetime, K.H. Hasanuddin contributed a lot to the nation and state not only through the educational sector but also through his endeavors at MUI
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has offered condolences over the demise of Chief of the Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) Hasanuddin A.F.

"I express my deep condolences over the death of Prof. Dr. K.H. Hasanuddin A.F., chief of the MUI Fatwa Commission and professor of the Sharia and Law Faculty of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University in Jakarta," Amin noted in a written statement released on Friday.

Hasanuddin passed away on Thursday night at around 11 p.m. local time.

The vice president affirmed that Hasanuddin had contributed significantly to development of the country's educational and religious sectors.

"During his lifetime, K.H. Hasanuddin contributed a lot to the nation and state not only through the educational sector but also through his endeavors at MUI," he added.

One of his endeavors was the result of a study and halal fatwa of the MUI pertaining to the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, named Merah Putih (Red and White) vaccine, he remarked.

"Before his death, he got involved in deciding the fatwa for the Merah Putih vaccine developed by Airlangga University," he stated.

This role demonstrated Hasanuddin's commitment as an ulema, who cared about the public and supported the government's efforts to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, he remarked.

"This shows his commitment and hard work to protect the public from the danger threatening their life, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic," he noted.

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