<![CDATA[The decision of the Eighth Ijtima Ulama of the Indonesian Fatwa Commission in 2024 declaring interfaith greetings (salam lintas agama) impermissible has generated diverse responses among Islamic scholars, including those in Bukittinggi. Some scholars support the decision as an effort to preserve the purity of Islamic creed (aqidah), while others argue that offering interfaith greetings in certain contexts serves as a means of fostering religious harmony and social cohesion. This study aims to examine the perspectives of prominent Islamic scholars in Bukittinggi regarding the Ijtima Ulama decision and to analyze these perspectives from the standpoint of Siyasah Syar'iyyah. This research employed a qualitative field research approach. Primary data were obtained through interviews with three prominent Islamic scholars in Bukittinggi, while secondary data were derived from the Qur'an, Hadith, and relevant literature. The findings reveal three major perspectives. First, some scholars categorically reject interfaith greetings on the grounds that they may compromise the preservation of the Islamic faith (hifz al-din). Second, others permit such greetings as an expression of social respect and a means of promoting public welfare (maslahah ammah) and interreligious harmony. Third, a moderate perspective distinguishes between religious contexts and state or official settings, allowing flexibility according to the situation. From the perspective of Siyasah Syar'iyyah, all three viewpoints ultimately pursue the same objective, namely the realization of maslahah ammah, although they differ in emphasizing either the protection of religion or the maintenance of social harmony in accordance with the context and societal conditions.]]>
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