Resistance and opposition to the Ahmadiyah has been occurring in Indonesia since the 1920s. Historically, the opposition was not only voiced by conservative organizations and persons, but also by moderate Muslim organizations including Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama.
Credit: Jakarta Globe.
In June, the Fund for Peace issued a failed-states index. Of the 178 countries surveyed in this index, Indonesia was listed in the 63rd position, with a score of 80.6. What does that mean? Although Indonesia cannot technically be considered a failed state, its position in the index was in the “very high warning” category. That means that the country is relatively close to becoming a failed state.
Ahmadiyyah An Nasar Mosque, Indonesia
Pancsila Promises lots of Potential
One important factor that is used to determine Indonesia’s score in this index was what was called group grievance. Tension and violence in the state, as well as the failure of the country to provide adequate security for its people, played a significant role in ensuring Indonesia ended up where it did in the index.
The index talks more about the majority of populations in certain countries and sometimes hides the fact that a number of minority groups in certain countries experience constant persecution. The case of Indonesia can be used as an example. Although the majority of the population in this country is satisfied with the security they receive and feel, religious minorities like Ahmadi Muslims find themselves living in constant fear. Discrimination and persecution have been experienced at very high levels by this community throughout the last decade.
Indonesia has a huge potential and some forecasts are extremely positive. But, yes, if they continue to treat the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in the way they are treating it at the moment all this potential will be lost. Take an example from Ghana! Obtain Allah’s blessings!!!
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