Minister of Religion Clarifies: No Ban on Sacrificial Animal Slaughter

A recent wave of misinformation has swept through social media platforms in Indonesia, falsely claiming that our esteemed Minister of Religion, Nasaruddin Umar, has prohibited the traditional practice of animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. This baseless narrative, stemming from a selectively edited video, has caused unnecessary confusion and distress among the Muslim community.

We, at the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag), wish to unequivocally state that these claims are entirely false. The viral video in question is a distorted snippet from a broader discussion held at an event organized by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Minister Nasaruddin Umar was, in fact, presenting a forward-thinking idea about enhancing the organizational structure of the korban ritual to ensure its benefits reach a wider segment of society. His intention was never to abolish or replace the deeply cherished practice of animal sacrifice.

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Pernyataan Menag harus dipahami secara utuh, bahwa yang dibicarakan adalah gagasan awal pengelolaan agar lebih tertata dan memberi manfaat luas. Itu bukan berarti mengganti praktik ibadah yang sudah berjalan.

It is crucial for the public to understand statements in their full context. The Minister's remarks were aimed at exploring innovative ways to manage and distribute sacrificial meat more effectively, potentially through professional institutions like Baznas (National Amil Zakat Agency). This is not a directive to abandon the established religious practice but rather an invitation to consider options that could amplify the positive impact of this significant act of worship. Kemenag assures all citizens that the tradition of korban will proceed as usual, upholding its spiritual significance and communal value.

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Tidak ada pernyataan Menag yang melarang praktik penyembelihan hewan kurban. Kementerian Agama memastikan praktik ibadah tetap berjalan seperti biasa.