Muria nuclear power plant Islamic jurisprudence materials - English translations

Documents relating to the Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara branch public discussion and debate over September 1-2, 2007 to assess the Indonesian government's plan to build a nuclear power station on the Muria peninsula from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence. The meeting of religious leaders decided that the Muria proposal was forbidden (haram). The three documents included are the planning committee's framework document and agenda and schedule of the meeting; the announcement of the ulamas' decision (fatwa); and a clarification of the decision written by KH Nuruddin Amin, a prominent ulama from Jepara. English translations by Richard Tanter.

The Muria nuclear power plant from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence: Religious Leaders' Committee for Public Discussion and Debate — by Richard Tanter — last modified 12-Dec-2007 08:24

 

The decision of religious scholars: the Muria nuclear power plant - forbidden — by Richard Tanter — last modified 12-Dec-2007 09:45

 

Clarification of the judgment that the Muria Nuclear Power Plant is prohibited: — by Richard Tanter — last modified 20-Nov-2007 12:41