Jakarta – The Islamic-based United Development Party (PPP) reiterated on Saturday its "official" rejection of the presence of Islamic minority sect Jamaah Ahmadiyah in Indonesia, saying the group has tainted the image of Islam.

"Our party has officially asked the government to ban and dissolve the misleading Ahmadiyah sect across Indonesia. The reason is because Ahmadiyah has created a religion inside a religion and defiled Islamic teachings," PPP deputy chairman Chozin Chumaidy told the press on Saturday during his visit to the West Sulawesi capital of Mamuju.

He said Ahmadiyah should not be allowed to grow because many of its teachings could destroy those of mainstream Islam.

"The Ahmadiyah followers have caused restlessness among Muslims, so this Islamic-based party (PPP) affirms its rejection against Ahmadiyah for the sake of Muslims

The Islamic-based United Development Party (PPP) reiterated on Saturday its "official" rejection of the presence of Islamic minority sect Jamaah Ahmadiyah in Indonesia, saying the group has tainted the image of Islam.

"Our party has officially asked the government to ban and dissolve the misleading Ahmadiyah sect across Indonesia. The reason is because Ahmadiyah has created a religion inside a religion and defiled Islamic teachings," PPP deputy chairman Chozin Chumaidy told the press on Saturday during his visit to the West Sulawesi capital of Mamuju.

He said Ahmadiyah should not be allowed to grow because many of its teachings could destroy those of mainstream Islam.

"The Ahmadiyah followers have caused restlessness among Muslims, so this Islamic-based party (PPP) affirms its rejection against Ahmadiyah for the sake of Muslims."