Viral Highlights of Interfaith Marriages Make the Deputy Minister of Religion Speak Up

Jakarta –

Interfaith marriage at a church in Semarang that went viral on social media drew the spotlight. Deputy Minister of Religion Zainut Tauhid Sa’adi also spoke.

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In the video circulating, seen showing several pictures of the bride and groom. The couple came to attention as the bride was seen wearing a hijab and white dress at the church.

Bride He was also seen taking pictures with the priest and several families. It is said that the marriage took place in Semarang, Central Java.

Deputy Minister of Religion’s Response

Deputy Minister of Religion Zainut Tauhid also opened his voice. He said the viral interfaith marriage was not registered at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA).

“The incident of interfaith marriage which went viral on social media was not recorded at the Office of Religious Affairs or KUA,” said Zainut in a written statement, Wednesday (9/3/2022).

This information was confirmed by Zainut after coordinating with the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion in Central Java. Zainut explained that the rules that apply in Indonesia are Law No. 16 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage.

In P2 paragraph 1 it is explained that marriage is valid if it is performed according to the law of each religion and belief.

“This article was even brought forward judicial review to the Constitutional Court (MK) in 2014, and the Constitutional Court’s decision that rejected judicial review it,” he said.

“That is, the provisions of Article 2 paragraph 1 of the Marriage Law still apply,” he continued.

He invites the public to look at the problem of marriage by returning it to the applicable legal provisions. Because, according to him, marriage is a sacred event which is not only considered legal by state administration, but also the provisions of religious law.

“Even in Islam, it is clear that marriage is worship, it cannot be separated from religion,” he said.

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