Correction of the Prohibition of Worship of the Ahmadiyah Congregation in West Java (Sustaining West Java Gubernatorial Regulation No. 12 of 2011)
### Correction of the Prohibition of Worship of the Ahmadiyah Congregation in West Java (Study of the Ideology of Marhaenism) Indonesia, as a country based on Pancasila and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, should uphold the values of diversity and tolerance. However, reality shows that there are various challenges in implementing these values, especially in terms of religious freedom. One of the cases that emerged was the ban on worship by the Ahmadiyah Congregation in West Java. This article aims to examine this prohibition from the perspective of the ideology of Marhaenism, which was put forward by Bung Karno as a guide for nation building.
Ahmadiyya is a sect of Islam founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad at the end of the 19th century in India. This sect claims that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was a prophet after the Prophet Muhammad, which caused controversy and rejection from the majority of Muslims around the world, although later the Ahmadiyya split between Lahore and Qadyan. In Indonesia, Ahmadiyah has been present since the early 20th century and has experienced various forms of rejection and discrimination. In West Java, restrictions on the Ahmadiyya Congregation's worship have intensified in recent years. Regional governments issued various policies that limited their religious activities, for the reason of maintaining public order and protecting the beliefs of the majority. However, this policy has drawn criticism from various parties who believe that this violates human rights and the principle of religious freedom guaranteed by the Indonesian constitution.
Marhaenism, as an ideology initiated by Soekarno, focuses on defending the marhaen or oppressed small people. This ideology emphasizes the importance of social justice, freedom and equal rights for all citizens. In the context of religious freedom, Marhaenism demands protection for all religious groups, including minorities such as Ahmadiyah. Bung Karno in his various speeches always emphasized the importance of unity in diversity. According to him, Indonesia must become a country that respects all beliefs and provides space for every citizen to practice worship according to their beliefs. The policy that prohibits worship by the Ahmadiyya Community is clearly contrary to these principles. #### Analysis of the Ahmadiyah Congregation's Worship Prohibition 1. **Violation of Human Rights**: Prohibition of worship for the Ahmadiyah Congregation is a violation of human rights, especially the right to freedom of religion as regulated in Article 28E and Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution. Every citizen has the right to freely embrace religion and practice worship. according to his religion.
Categories: Ahmadis, Ahmadiyyat: True Islam, Asia, Indonesia
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