LGBT Behavior Must Not Become Youth Trend, Says Indonesian Islamic Group

KH Masyhuril Khamis, Chairman of Al Washliyah's Central Leadership, has declared that LGBT behavior must not become a trend among Indonesia's youth, viewing it as a significant threat to national morals and a non-military danger to societal values.

"We know that LGBT is not just an issue, but a massive movement, and it will be one of the challenges, especially for the morals of our nation's children going forward," Khamis stated at the 23rd Al Jam'iyatul Al Washliyah Congress in Jakarta. He believes the phenomenon undermines humanitarian values and moral resilience.

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We know that LGBT is not just an issue, but a massive movement, and it will be one of the challenges, especially for the morals of our nation's children going forward.

In response to the perceived growth of LGBT movements, Al Washliyah plans to intensify its da'wah (preaching) efforts. The organization aims to educate young Muslims on the principles of maqashid syariah in Islam, which include safeguarding religion, lineage, soul, intellect, and property. Khamis argued that LGBT behavior directly threatens these fundamental aspects of human life and Islamic teachings.

Khamis emphasized that Al-Washliyah, as a da'wah and educational institution, has a responsibility to protect its members and the youth from deviant behaviors like LGBT. He asserted that LGBT is not a natural human instinct and poses a threat to Indonesia's non-military defense, which requires safeguarding humanitarian values alongside physical security. He further stated that Islam promotes procreation through lawful means, contributing to the spiritual resilience of future generations.

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LGBT is part of what is very worrying, and this behavior should not become a habit, let alone a trend for our future generations.