Indonesian Ulema Council protest film "2012"

Today, the world seemed to be feverish film "2012". Since it was premiered on Friday, November 13 ago, starring John Cusack that has generated revenue of U.S. $ 225 million!

As reported by Reuters on Monday (16/11), money earned from ticket sales "'2012” in the United States and Canada alone, a total of U.S. $ 65 million or equivalent to Rp 607 billion more! Not only that, in 105 countries film directed by Roland Emerich was able to print an income of U.S. $ 160 million, or worth almost Rp 1.5 trillion.

However, in Indonesia this film received a protest from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). Screenings of the film "2012" in a number of cinemas in East Java (East Java), Indonesia began to reap the criticism.

Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Malang has given Thausiyah (appeal) that Muslims do not see the movie.

According to MUI East Java, the film tells of the destruction of Planet Earth in the year 2012 according to forecasts Maya in South America have triggered public unrest.

"Rapture is about ghoib. Muslims are obliged to believe the Day of Resurrection. But about an hour, date, month and year, no man who knows. That is absolutely the confidential of God Almighty, "said Chairman of MUI East Java, Abdussomad Buchori, as quoted Vivanews, Monday, November 16.

Although claims have not been watching, he judged a film about doomsday prophecies would be misleading if not packaged in the framework of religion. If it continues, he said, would have a negative impact and create unrest. "Unrest was in between, making sure people will leave the daily activities and causing social turmoil," continued Buchori.

Meanwhile, according to the chairman of the Central MUI, Amidhan, personally no problem with the movie "2012". But, "Origin of the movie '2012 'is not associated with the Day of Resurrection, because the last day no one knows. The film is also not a fiction film true story," said Amidhan, Chairman of the MUI, as reported by Detik, Monday, November 16.

Until now, the MUI did not want to determine the center position because they have not witnessed the film yet. The plan, they will review the film in the near future.