Jusuf Kalla: LGBTI is forbidden, no need for laws

Former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla has firmly stated that acts associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals are forbidden within Islamic teachings. Kalla, who served as the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, emphasized that religious doctrine should be the paramount factor when addressing issues concerning the LGBTI community.

According to Kalla, the religious prohibition against LGBTI practices is a clear tenet of Islam. He articulated that from a religious standpoint, such acts are considered haram, meaning forbidden or unlawful. This perspective underscores the deep-seated religious objections to LGBTI identities and behaviors within the framework of his understanding of Islamic law.

Kalla further asserted that the creation of any laws or policies that would accommodate or recognize LGBTI rights is unnecessary and goes against religious principles. He believes that the existing religious prohibitions are sufficient and that no legislative or governmental measures should be enacted to support or legitimize LGBTI existence. His stance highlights a conservative interpretation of religious law in relation to social and legal matters concerning the LGBTI community in Indonesia.