By: Muhammad Zaki )*
The concepts of khilafah and radicalism are two worrying things. A number of parties considered that the establishment of the Khilafah and radicalism threatened Pancasila and the integrity of Indonesia. Therefore we need to maintain vigilance towards the idea of establishing the Khilafah and radicalism.
The spread of khilafah and radicalism is still continuing, even though it is carried out clandestinely. At present, new shoots supporting the Khilafah and radicalism have flourished in an era of information openness. Although the history of Islam has experienced a phase of the Caliphate, the fact is that currently there is no Islamic state that uses the concept of the Khilafah.
In fact, as we know, Indonesia is a multicultural country, which has the ideology of Pancasila, the fifth principle of which has been able to encompass and protect all diversity in the archipelago itself. Many parties have stated that Pancasila is the most ideal ideology and cannot be replaced. If the organizations supporting the Khilafah are desperate, this means they are against the government. Including discriminating against other religions that have different teachings.
According to the literature, many also mentioned the existence of a government that adheres to the khilafah system, in the prophetic period. But this has never happened, even in Saudi Arabia. In the modern world, the concept of the caliphate was only established by the ISIS terrorist group which was very discriminatory towards non-Muslims. Though Muslims in Indonesia are always united with other religious communities in order to defend the City from attacks by enemies. If this is the case, what kind of khilafah is digadang and hailed if you have to get rid of other people?
Previously, HTI was known as a mass organization supporting the Khilafah who was keen to voice this system in place in Indonesia. Its work was quite outstanding at the time, but the more they understood here it seemed to be gray and not in accordance with the actual teachings. So the right step for the government is to dissolve this organization.
Although it has been dissolved, the fact that this understanding is so closely attached to former members of the mass organization. Until now the spread is still considered alarming. In fact, the target was to move into young people. Young souls who tend to prioritize emotions are vulnerable to the infiltration of this khilafah understanding. Especially if the existence and thirst for a great spirit of heroism, it is quite possible to make these young generation easily exposed to deviant understandings.
Previously, DPR RI Commission VI member who is also Chairperson of Ansor Grand Prix (GP), H Yaqut Cholis Qoumas requested that the young generation of Indonesia, especially the Ansor Grand Prix member, to clean up the Khilafah propaganda by those who wanted to establish their own country. These efforts are real actions in countering the propaganda of radicalism and terrorism in order to save the Republic of Indonesia from the threat of division.
More broadly, Yaqut Cholis Qoumas is ready to mobilize its members to protect the Republic of Indonesia. He also asked all his ‘troops’ to be actively involved in efforts to protect the Republic of Indonesia from the threat of radicalism and terrorism.
He also reminded his ranks related to the dangers of radical groups who do not hesitate to disbelieve others. He added, we who pray every day, recite the Koran and carry out other Islamic commands, are considered infidels by them just because we are different. He also claimed to be surprised by this, “Noah the Prophet’s wife and his children were infidels, but he never disbelieved them. So, Takfiri (is a term for a Muslim who accuses other Muslims of being infidels and apostates) is imitating whose prophet? “He added.
Meanwhile Maj. Gen. Abdul Rahman Kadir as Deputy I for the Prevention, Protection and Deradicalization of the BNPT, welcomed the proactive step of GP Ansor to help the government protect the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia. This proactive attitude certainly must be improved because early detection by the community is very important in carrying out prevention against terrorism.
According to him, the threat of terrorism is now increasingly visible and alarming. Namely with the presence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant groups. He considered the propaganda and methods of ISIS in recruiting members felt very unsettling. Moreover, their targets are among the younger generation who are known for their level of instability.
ISIS has now become a more dangerous force of global terrorism than Al Qaeda. In addition to brutal action, ISIS is known to be very extreme because of its ability to capture foreign fighters. What also needs to be watched out for is the influence of those who can inspire anyone to carry out acts of terror.
Most notably, they use the sophistication of the digital world. So many parties including the government cautioned to continue to be vigilant and cautious. Because the spread of this distorted understanding continues to lurk. Anyone can be exposed and lead to terrorism. Both young and old, women to children. Check around, report if there is anything suspicious. Let’s strengthen unity so that there isn’t even a small gap for the enemies to come attack.
)* The author is a social political observer