Trending News – Who among you doesn't play Pokemon GO? This Nintendo game has managed to make every human being lower their head and focus their eyes on the smartphone they are holding while playing Pokemon GO. The Pokemon GO game does present a different experience and sensation compared to games that have existed before, so it's no wonder that this game is much loved even though it has not yet reached one month.
Controversy regarding Pokemon GO is getting more and more intense, especially in our own homeland, Indonesia. Yes, in this country, various controversies have occurred due to the presence of Pokemon GO in the world of mobile games. Not only civilians who spoke, even the vice president of Indonesia also voiced his opinion about Pokemon GO. In addition, recently there was news about the 'ban' Pokemon GO by MUI Indramayu. Curious?
Is Pokemon GO Really Banned?
The Indonesian Ulema Council or abbreviated as MUI is a non-governmental organization that accommodates ulama, zu'ama and Islamic scholars to guide Muslims in Indonesia. Well, it is reported that the MUI Indramayu, West Java Regency has issued a fatwa that the Pokemon GO game is illegal. Wow, why is that so?
Why is the Pokemon GO game forbidden?
That's right, the MUI Indramayu has banned the Pokemon GO game. The reason is, playing Pokemon GO can indeed make you hypnotized. What does hypnotized mean? Yes, you can unknowingly trespass and break through a number of places just to look for Pokemon. Therefore, this is the reference for MUI Indramayu to forbid Pokemon GO.
According to the deputy chairman of the MUI Indramayu, Sofyan Tsauri explained, "So the game is likened to a person who is drunk with alcohol so that he forgets his work and obligations." In addition, he also emphasized that it is not allowed to play Pokemon GO, even the game is forbidden. Because there have been many negative impacts, such as wasting time looking for Pokemon, even though there are many things that are more useful than hunting Pokemon.
Sofyan gave a clear example, namely due to the Pokemon GO game, students are not studying and employees are not working even if they neglect to worship. Not only that, he also reiterated, "Allah SWT forbids wine because it is intoxicating like the Pokemon Go game, in the word of God in the letter Al Maidah verse 90 which reads, 'O you who believe, actually drinking wine (drunk) is an act of the devil'. ." So, it can be concluded that according to Sofyan, playing Pokemon GO is an act of the devil, because the impact can be intoxicating.
Some Say Pokemon Means "I'm Jewish", Really?
Hearing the word Pokemon, right now your mindset will definitely run to the Pokemon GO game. Well, if you don't know, it turns out there are rumors that reveal that the meaning of the word Pokemon is "I'm Jewish". This is interpreted through the Syriac language, or Syriac language which if translated will have such meaning. Wow, this can be proof that Pokemon GO is haram, right?
There have been many incidents from Pokemon GO that ended up endangering lives
Pokemon GO is a very popular game. However, because of the presence of Pokemon GO, many people are less aware of the surrounding situations and conditions. What is the impact? As previously discussed, the writer from JalanTikus himself had an unpleasant experience as a result of playing Pokemon GO, because the smartphone he used wanted to be snatched.
The government is ready to block Pokemon GO if it proves to be unsafe
A few days earlier, there was news that if it proved dangerous, the Pokemon GO game was ready to be blocked by the Ministry of Communication and Information
The reason is, judging from the fatwa of the MUI Indramayu and the events that have happened, it is possible that the government will actually block Pokemon GO from Indonesia. Things like this further support the banning of the game Pokemon GO.
So, Playing Pokemon GO is Satanic and Haram?
Actually, it depends on how you play Pokemon GO. According to the MUI Indramayu, they forbid it because Pokemon GO players neglect their duties and even forget to pray. In fact, if you can manage the time, you can finish your task first before playing Pokemon GO, complete your worship obligations first before playing Pokemon GO, maybe it won't be a problem. Thus, the government will not block access to Pokemon GO from Indonesia.
In addition, Pokemon itself actually stands for Pocket Monsters which comes from Japanese ????????? Poketto Monsuta. Then, Pokemon also refers to 721 fictional species that must appear in all Pokemon series. Therefore, there seems to be a misunderstanding in the meaning of the Syriac language. If it's true that Pokemon GO means "I'm Jewish" and should be left behind, will you also leave social media Facebook which in fact was created by Jews?