By: Ismail) *
The public’s concern over the radicalism movement is increasing. Not only in one sector. In fact various sectors cannot guarantee the exposure of this dangerous understanding. The government and society must be able to work together to stem the radicalism that has become a common enemy.
Lately the world is busy with various things. Ranging from population, economic order to the humanitarian system. All of these problems are of course related to the individual’s name. Radicalism itself has the potential to attack every individual who has a high level of egoism. Being anti-tolerant to inhumane. Unfortunately, those who are exposed to the disease of radicalism are unconscious. They seemed to walk according to the rules, yes the rules they made themselves.
For me, there are many kinds of radicalism. The possibility of this developing with increasing technology. Moreover, the use of social media is worth watching out for. Through the Maya world as if the spreaders of radicalism became increasingly qualified. They are like “ghosts” who move from one place to another, they blow a number of propaganda or provocations that attract enthusiasts to join in their actions. What are the details? Recognition alias existence!
This recognition or existence for some people is a satisfying need. Imagine if your existence is not recognized, it feels bad right? well, on this basis, the victim finally fell into the hole of radicalism. He was indoctrinated over what had to be done to achieve recognition. Worse, they will be more sensitive than before. They feel that people who disagree are the most important enemy and must be eradicated.
Existence is increasing among millennials or young people. Their adventurous soul is able to dominate all possibilities. They are synonymous with experimenting with new things, but most of them do not realize the dangers they will get. Young people are certainly the best at using technology. Skill imitating and tracing them deserves thumbs up.
Nevertheless, this “grasa-grusu” behavior is feared to make them even further mired. They will eventually be easily used as a tool by radical actors to pass the action.
Sadly again, the spread of radicalism almost justifies any means. Including exploiting children. In this case, try to remember the suicide bomber who included the child in the action. And the most extreme is that children are included in world-class radical groups such as ISIS. Children who incidentally are still so innocent, will be easily crammed with various incorrect and crazy thoughts. They seemed to be boiled down to become successors in the next generation. The perpetrators do not care how mentally and psychologically the children are.
Or still remember, understand the Khilafah Which could stir the public some time ago? This polemic raises a number of endless worries, religious mass organizations are considered to have gone far apart. In fact, the government was forced to dissolve several mass organizations on indications to overthrow the government. Actually there is nothing wrong with the understanding of the Khilafah, only its implementation is distorted.
At that point many will interpret a number of rules, accusing the Pancasila ideology of being incompatible with religion. And unfortunately, this will cause divisions. Is this the purpose of the caliphate? The Khilafah which is traced from the teachings of Islam is certainly free from dissension, free from provocation that is misleading to contain tolerance in other religious communities.
If the great Prophet of the Islamic ummah alone is able to give such a terrible example of tolerance, why do his followers pretend to want to make the country of the khilafah. Where do other people want to be? Therefore, convenience to access all information must be used. So that we all do not misunderstand interpret. Especially to do with regulations and unity.
One of the things that the perpetrators of radicalism want is division. With division, they will more easily enter and launch their plans. They will easily destroy the state order so that the worst is to undermine the government. After that, they will succeed, they will lead freely. If this happens what will happen to us, our children, siblings and others. So, from this moment let’s unite to eradicate radicalism in any form. Make the Pancasila ideology a role model for building a safer, more advanced and prosperous country. Maintain unity and integrity. Don’t let them infiltrate or take chances. Fight radicalism!
) * The author is a citizen living in Tangerang
