HMI Condems Suicide Bombing Near Prophet`s Mosque
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
diTEMPO.CO, Surabaya-The Executive Board of the Islamic Students Association (PB HMI) has denounced the suicide attack that took place in the compound of the Prophet’s Mosque, Medina, Saudi Arabia on Monday afternoon local time, July 5, 2016.
According to the PB HMI chairman Mulyadi P. Tamsor, the suicide bombing is an irresponsible act that hurts the feelings of Muslims who are about to celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday.
“We condemn the barbaric act,” Mulyadi told Tempo on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
Foreign Affairs Department head, PB HMI, Rofiqi said that the suicide bombing that took place at the office of the Prophet’s Mosque must be addressed immediately. Because a controversy could arise ahead of the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
“It’s a delicate [situation]. Muslims shouldn’t get provoked,” Rofiqi said.
According to Rofiqi, Muslims must unite and mutual distrust must be set aside. The act could be have been done to provoke Muslims at the end of Ramadan.
He has also urged the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Indonesian to coordinate with the Saudi government to help investigate the suicide bombing in Medina.
EDWIN FAJERIAL