By: Ahmad Pahlevi) *
Many parties refused the 212 reunion because they were politically scented. The nuance can be seen from the invasion of Prabowo Subianto, who is now known to have entered the Government. In fact, the 212 Alumni (PA) Brotherhood which was the initiator of the 212 Reunion, invited Prabowo to the 212th Reunion the previous year. In fact, promoting it as President 2019-20124.
The 212th Grand Reunion Plan which will be held at Monas on 2 December has been rejected by various groups. Noble from the public to officials. The reason, 212 reunion event is now considered more inclined towards politics. Do not dismiss this political issue like a soft land to incubate. In addition to gaining a higher social status, it also receives broad community recognition.
The polemic of 212 actions seems to be increasingly becoming when the owner of the overstayed fine in Saudi Arabia will be lined up as a speaker at this event. Already the event was politically charged, the speaker reaped a lot of skepticism, and the essence of the event was felt to have no clear purpose or not to have transparency and seemed to be covered up.
Previously, the 212 reunion had been rejected by the Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Conference Forum, Namely Gus Sholeh. According to him, this action is full of political agendas in the name of religious sanctity. In fact, Gus suspected that this action was infiltrated by HTI. As we know HTI is one of the most extreme voices to its “Islam”. Including harshly by always criticizing the steps of the government, especially HTI is also the one who sparked the idea to replace Indonesia into a khilafah country. They deliberately took the complexity of the 212 action to change Pancasila and damage the Homeland.
He did not dismiss if the initial purpose of the 212 action was to uphold justice related to blasphemy by the former Jakarta governor, Ahok. However, if Ahok has been jailed, of course what else is the aim of this action if he does not mobilize the Islamic masses into the politicization of religion. Therefore, Gus Sholeh enthusiastically appealed to all Muslims not to be influenced and attend this event. Because, 212 actions have deviated from its main purpose. He also added that, together we realize that the Unitary Republic of Indonesia and Pancasila are a joint agreement to develop a diverse nation. And it takes Islamic thought rahmatan lil alamin in the truest sense.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Monas Technical Management Unit (UPT) Munjirin said he had received a permit from PA 212 to hold ‘Munajat 212’. The location is the same as the usual recitals held previously. According to the schedule, the participants of the Reunion will hold the midnight prayer in the Monas area. Meanwhile, the event itself will start from Mahgrib until 12 pm. Munjirin admitted if his side had prepared his men, specifically in terms of cleanliness. According to the SOP if there are large activities, the problem of cleanliness to safety will be added to 100 officers.
Regarding security, he revealed, it had also been regulated by the police and the Jakarta Police Satpol. Despite preparing cleaning staff, Munjirin still hopes that participants who enliven ‘Munajat 212’ continue to participate in maintaining cleanliness.
The same thing has also been stated by MenkoPolhukam, Mahfud MD who invited this event to take place. However, still with a number of notes, given the 212 reunion is considered to trigger political unrest and political upheaval After the presidential election situation eased some time ago. In addition, Mahfud reminded that this event should have a clear purpose, because he claimed not to know the implications of holding this event, especially by presenting a FPI figure, Habib Rizieq Shihab. Which incidentally is still being held in Saudi Arabia because of his residence permit.
If the 212 reunion event is aimed at achieving national safety and commemorating the birthday of the Prophet, surely it doesn’t have to be this excited, right? Moreover, inviting a number of political figures to enliven the stage of the event. However, this kind of event can be done in a coordinated manner at the nearest Mosques. Besides being more effective, it also will not interfere with public activities. Even with security issues that must involve the authorities to keep the situation conducive. Actually, the state has never banned this kind of agenda, but people are now smarter in evaluating. Not only does it feel that it is far from the value of religion that is believed, but it will also be able to damage the image of religion itself. Do not let the event in the name of a religion run away from its original essence and make it even more unpretentious.
) * The author is a social political observer
