Appreciation of the Alertness of Religious Figures in Guarding Conduciveness After the 2024 Election
General elections are an important moment in the democratic life of a country. However, post-election is often a period that is vulnerable to political conflict and tension. In the midst of dynamics that may heat up after the voting, religious figures play a very important role in maintaining the stability and conduciveness of society.
Maintaining stability and peace is the main challenge for a country. In the midst of political dynamics that may trigger tension, the role of religious figures is crucial in keeping the situation conducive. With various strategies and active involvement, religious leaders can be at the forefront of maintaining harmony between people and avoiding friction that can trigger conflict.
With alertness, religious leaders can take proactive steps to prevent potential conflicts and strengthen harmony between religious communities. Director of Binmas Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Badya Wijaya appreciated the habibs and ulama who played a role in creating coolness during the elections.
Religious figures Habib Ali bin Abdurrahman Al Habsyi, Habib Zindan bin Novel, Habib Ahmad bin Novel and a number of other important figures attended the activities of the Central Jakarta Police Head of Satbinmas. Habib Alin bin Abdurrahman Al Habsyi said that his party would always support the police’s duty to maintain a conducive security and social security situation and invite the entire community to do good and try and maintain a conducive security and social security situation because Polda Metro Jaya is the guide for security and order, especially during implementation and after 2024 Election.
Religious figures have unique access and powerful influence over their followers. Through sermons, lectures, or social media, they can spread messages of peace, tolerance, and respect for differences. By setting an example and reminding their people of the importance of maintaining peace, they can influence people’s attitudes and behavior positively.
Religious leaders can facilitate dialogue between religious communities to strengthen harmony and mutual understanding. Through forums and da’wah, differences of opinion can be discussed peacefully and solutions that support the common interest can be sought.
The Kyai who are members of the Kyai Kampung Kab Communication Forum. Ngawi called for a message of peace for the sake of national unity after the 2024 election voting and rejected the right to inquiry. Member of the Ngawi District Kyai Kampung Communication Forum, Kyai Abid, said that the election was a celebration of a democratic party to realize the nation’s ideals and emphasized the strategic role of religious figures in cooling the atmosphere and preventing divisions.
The kyai who are members of the Kyai Ngawi Communication Forum also emphasized that they should reject the right to inquiry and avoid unlawful actions to maintain the unity and integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
The interests of the nation and state must always be above the interests of individuals, groups, tribes, races and even the interests of political parties. By prioritizing respect, tolerance and unity, Indonesia can go through an important moment, namely holding elections peacefully and with dignity. The public needs to be reminded that political differences do not cause division and hostility between groups.
Dialogue between religious communities is an effective means of strengthening harmony and overcoming misperceptions or tensions that may arise after the election. Religious leaders can facilitate these dialogue forums, where people from various religions can meet, discuss and understand each other. In this way, misunderstandings can be minimized, and togetherness in diversity can be strengthened.
Religious figures have a role in providing religious education that prioritizes the values of peace, openness and tolerance. Through madrasas, religious schools, or a series of educational programs, they can form a generation that respects differences and is ready to maintain peace in a multicultural society.
The emergence of various conflicts of interest, if not managed well, can become something that is detrimental to us together. In our efforts to realize this city while maintaining harmony in diversity, efforts are needed to instill awareness of the attitude of tolerance, the principle of equality and viewing differences as a gift from God that must continue to be maintained. .
A forum for friendship and dialogue between religious and community leaders aims to strengthen brotherhood and maintain harmony as well as various networks of inspiration and socialization of government policies to religious and community leaders. This is useful for continuing to maintain the values of tolerance and maintaining religious harmony through various policies, including strengthening religious moderation and increasing the capacity of religious harmony forums.
Cooperation between religious leaders, the government and other related parties is key in maintaining post-election conduciveness. By coordinating in the planning and implementation of programs aimed at strengthening inter-religious harmony, they can create a safe and harmonious environment for all citizens. In addition, religious leaders can implement programs aimed at strengthening social harmony and stability.
In the post-2024 election context, the role of religious figures will be very important in maintaining stability and conduciveness in society. Through providing messages of peace, facilitating dialogue, mediating conflicts, education on openness, and collaborating with relevant parties, they can play a significant role in strengthening inter-religious harmony and ensuring that the country remains stable and peaceful. With their alertness, religious figures can become the main pillars in maintaining national unity and unity after the election.
