Deviant Sect in Southeast Sulawesi

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Southeast Sulawesi News_ Kendari - Gerakan Fajar Nusantara (Gafatar) society organizations  is currently spreading rapidly in all parts of Indonesia, including East Sulawesi. Gafatar believes Musadek Ahmad as a prophet after Prophet Muhammad. It can cause a stir in the community because it is not in accordance with the basic teachings of Islam.

Head Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) province Mohamad Ali Irfan said some provinces such as Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), the people there have been sporadic movement or violence against Gafatar. But he said he personally does not want any violence and trying to be conducive Southeast Sulawesi.

"I've collected all the elements that are competent for the existence Gafatar namely the High Court, the Regional Intelligence Agency, Kesbangpol, Police, MUI, NU, Muhammadiyah and the entire Office of the Ministry of religion throughout the City and County of Southeast Sulawesi. We agreed to reject the presence of Gafatar "said Ali Irfan, Thursday (05/02/2015).

The agreement has been signed together on Wednesday (02/04/2015) concerning the refusal of the existence Gafatar and appeal to all elements of government, community leaders, religious leaders, in order to supervise and limit the movement of Gafatar.


Author: Muhamad Taslim Dalma (Reporter in Kendari)