The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) emphasized that the concept of Sharia health exists as a complement, not a rival, to the development of modern medical science. The integration of religious values and medical science is expected to create a more comprehensive standard of healthcare services for the Indonesian public.
This statement was delivered by the Secretary General of MUI, Buya Amirsyah Tambunan, at the opening of the workshop for drafting the Book of Special Work Competency Standards (SKKK) for Sharia Health in Jakarta, Wednesday (8/7/2026). He emphasized the importance of synergy between professional medical approaches and a clear spiritual foundation.
Buya Amirsyah referred to the history of Islamic civilization, where great figures like Ibn Sina successfully combined science and religious values in the medical world. According to him, Ibn Sina's monumental work proves that a healthy lifestyle, cleanliness, and nutritional management in accordance with religious teachings are the main foundations of public health maintenance.
Furthermore, MUI highlighted the relevance of disease prevention principles in Islam in facing modern health challenges. Controlling diet with halal and thayyib (wholesome) food is considered a highly effective preventive measure to minimize the risk of degenerative diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, which are now increasingly prevalent due to uncontrolled lifestyles.
Through the formulation of these Sharia Health SKKK, MUI hopes to create a strong regulatory umbrella for health practitioners. This step aims to ensure that the collaboration between professional medical standards and Sharia values can be implemented in a measurable, safe, and scientifically as well as spiritually accountable manner.
