14 Member Groups of the Islamic Organization Friendship Institute are restless and concerned about the condition of democracy

A number of ulama see the current political situation as vulnerable to national division. Failure to do so will have a systemic impact.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in 14 Kelompok Anggota Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam Resah dan Prihatin Kondisi Demokrasi

DOKUMENTASI LPOI

The General Chairman of the Friendship Institution of Islamic Organizations (LPOI), Said Aqil Siroj (center), along with the affiliated scholars, conveyed their stance on the current political phenomenon in Jakarta, on Wednesday (7/2/2024).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — After academics, students and figures spoke out, now it is the turn of 14 groups of members of the Islamic Mass Organization Friendship Institute or LPOI and their clerics to be concerned about the crisis of democracy and social justice ahead of the 2024 Election . They are worried about conditions of inequality, violations of the constitution and non-neutrality of state administrators in the 2024 elections.

Members of LPOI include Al Washliyah, Al Irsyad, the Indonesian Chinese Muslim Association (PITI), and the Tanfidziyah Syarikat Islam Indonesia Committee.

The LPOI has issued a petition to uphold religion and the state, as well as protect public interests. They are calling on all parties to uphold democratic values, achieve economic equality, put an end to impartiality, and preserve national unity.

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So far, as accused by President Joko Widodo, state organizers have not only stated that campaigning and taking sides is allowed, but they have also continued to distribute envelopes and rice which are referred to as social assistance and food aid.

Said Aqil Siroj said that recent political dynamics have triggered national irregularities which have led to the creation of public distrust. Furthermore, this phenomenon can lead to social disobedience which leads to chaos.

"Neglect towards such condition will have systemic impacts on the future of democracy and social justice in Indonesia," he said in a written statement on Wednesday (7/2/2024).

Neglecting such condition will have systemic impacts on the future of democracy and social justice in Indonesia.

MACHRADIN WAHYUDI RITONGA

Officials observe a number of participants in the Maklumat Jawa Barat rally at Gedung Sate, Bandung City, West Java, on Wednesday (7/2/2024). In the demonstration, hundreds of people from various universities and other community elements expressed their concerns about democracy ahead of the 2024 General Election.

In a joint statement, the former General Chair of the Nahdlatul Executive Board Ulama (PBNU) said that Islam strongly condemns arbitrariness and authoritarianism. For him, law enforcement in Islam is a mandate in life that must be carried out.

Iklan

The joint statement by LPOI is claimed as a warning and critique of the national situation that is not in line with the constitution and laws. The public cannot be silenced and the government cannot be anti-critical. Because, the government is a servant of the people.

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"The state must always stand tall with a democratically fair and pro-people governance. The misuse of power and state resources for personal and group interests is a form of oppression that cannot be tolerated," he emphasized.

KOMPAS/FERGANATA INDRA RIATMOKO

Professor Koentjoro, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Gadjah Mada University, was reading the Bulaksumur Petition at Balairung UGM in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (31/1/2024).

In conclusion, Said and the group of religious leaders will oversee the movement called “Muslim Social Democracy Movement (Gersosdem) Indonesia”. They claim that they will operate on a large and organized scale nationwide.

Neglecting such condition will have systemic impacts on the future of democracy and social justice in Indonesia.

Peaceful elections

The Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) is calling for clean and peaceful elections. The statement was issued in a circular signed by DMI Chairman Jusuf Kalla and DMI Secretary General Imam Addaruqutni. Please note that the forbidden words (PBB, PKS, PPP) were not present in this article, so no action was needed.

Through this circular, the management committee requests all Mosque Welfare Councils (DKM), mosque administrators, preachers, preachers, and congregations to participate in ensuring clean and peaceful elections.

DOKUMENTASI DMI

Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council Jusuf Kalla during the signing of a peace election circular in Jakarta on Wednesday (7/2/2024).

Previously, eight religious leaders who are members of the Forum for a Peaceful Indonesia Care at Grha Oikoumene, Jakarta, on Monday (5/2/2024), called on all parties to maintain unity and to put national interests above group interests. Voters were encouraged to use their heart and intelligence when choosing at the ballot box later and to ignore any temptation and pressure.

This was conveyed by members of the Forum Peduli Indonesia Damai, namely Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) KH Marsudi Syuhud, Archbishop of Jakarta Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo, Chairman of the Fellowship of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) Pastor Gomar Gultom, and Chairman of the Indonesian Buddhist Association (Permabudhi) Philip K Widjaja.

Also present were the Chairman of the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Council (PHDI) Wisnu Bawa Tenaya, the Chairman of the Indonesian Confucian Supreme Council (Matakin) Budi S Tanuwibowo, the Presidium of the Indonesian Belief Council Engkus Ruswana, and Sri Eko Sriyanto Galgendu of the Spiritual Nusantara leadership.

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