Indonesian Islamist's Denounce
Suicide Bombing

by-United Press International
Published: December 5, 2005

Jakarta--Islamic hard-liners in Indonesia have denounced suicide bombings, saying they are not a legitimate form of Jihad, and called for dialogue among mulsim leaders.

At a seminar sunday in Jakarta attended by leaders of several hard-line groups, participants agreed that suicide bomb attacks could not be accepted as Jihad, especially in Indonesia, which they said was not a conflict zone, the Jakarta Post reported monday.

"The Koran sets a condition before muslims can wage holy war and die as martyrs: namely it must be defensive, not offensive, in nature, and the target must be clear,"
said Achmad Junaidi Ath-Thayiby of Hizbuth Tahrir.

He stressed that innocent women and children could not be targeted under Islamic law.

"We are planning to facilitate a meeting of all religious groups, be they hard-line or moderate ones, to find a clear definition of Jihad," said council deputy chairman Ma'ruf Amin.

He said the council would reissue its 2003 fatwa outlawing all acts of terror.

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