We must prevent the Muslim younger generation in Aceh from being poisoned by a culture that contradicts our Muslim values. Therefore, every body, parents in particular, should give our youth the proper guidance,"Banda Aceh (ANTARA News) - Ulema in Aceh have warned Muslims, the younger generation in particular, that observing Valentine`s Day is not allowed in Islam and against sharia law that is in force in all of Aceh province.
"It is haram for Muslims to observe `valentine`s day` because it does not accord with Islamic shariah" Tgk Feisal, general secretary of the Aceh Ulema Association (HUDA), said here Monday.
In Islam, he said, love should not be expressed or shown on a certain day only but every day. "Therefore, Islam`s younger generation should not participate in the celebration of a foreign festivity." he said.
Faisal Ali who is also chairman of the Aceh branch of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) called on Muslim parents , especially those in Aceh, to instruct and supervise their children in this matter.
"We must prevent the Muslim younger generation in Aceh from being poisoned by a culture that contradicts our Muslim values. Therefore, every body, parents in particular, should give our youth the proper guidance," he said.
He also called on the government to uphold and implement Islamic shariah in a "serious and sincere ways and not just out of political expediency or momentarily."
"Islamic shariah cannot prevail in Aceh as expected if it is not supported fully by the government and other parties in authority," he said. The government must also watch out for youths who observe "valentine`s day" at certain locations in Aceh, he said. (*)
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