REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PANGKAL PINANG - The views of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are contrary to Islamic law because it uses violence to implement its ideas, a spokesmen of Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) Bangka Belitung, Fakhruddin Halim, said Saturday.

"ISIS uses violence in carrying out its ideas, while Islam never teaches violence. The caliphate idea promoted by ISIS is not true because there is deception in the idea," he added.

Halim said Hizbut Tahrir rejects ISIS because it is not in accordance with Islamic teachings that promote peace. "We have to be careful on this issue so no party can take advantage. We have to know what ISIS is and how far it has moved," he added.

He explained that Islam teaches the values contained in the Qur'an and the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad. Islam does not teach violence. "If we understand Islam, then we can see ISIS is contrary to Islam," Halim said.

Hizbut Tahrir is an international Islamic political-based organization that also promoting Islamic caliphate. According to Halim  Muslims must strengthen their faith and confidence to prevent any influences imposed by ISIS and, hence, this group will not be able to develop.

Ikuti Whatsapp Channel Republika