Opening of Muslim Congress: MUI Chairman Calls to Strengthen Sharia Economy, AI Da'wah, and Reject LGBT

Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), KH Anwar Iskandar, has called on the 8th Congress of Indonesian Muslims (KUII VIII) to produce strategic recommendations for the government. Key among these are strengthening the people's economy, accelerating the development of the Sharia economy, and enhancing digital da'wah (Islamic preaching) using artificial intelligence.

Speaking at the opening of the congress in Jakarta, Kiai Anwar also explicitly called for a rejection of LGBT practices. He expressed appreciation for the government's commitment to implementing Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which focuses on the people's economy. He stated that this is the first time since Indonesia's independence that a president has shown such a clear commitment to making the people's economy the foundation of national independence.

“

All leaders of the Indonesian Ulema Council express our gratitude and appreciation for the government's attitude, which has always been very clear in its desire to implement Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, concerning the people's economy.

However, Kiai Anwar cautioned that the implementation of these economic policies must be accompanied by sound regulations and governance free from corruption and manipulation. He stressed that such practices would hinder the realization of these noble goals.

The congress aims to set a strategic direction for Indonesian Muslims, addressing contemporary issues from economic development to social values, while grounding its recommendations in Islamic principles and national constitutional mandates.

“

We hope that the implementation of this will be carried out with the best possible regulations and is free from corrupt practices and manipulation. Because that will hinder these noble ideals.