Millah: Journal of Religious Studies
Vol. 21, No. 1, August 2021

Fiqh Al-Muwatanah: Nahdlatul Ulama's Interpretation About Citizenship

Muh. Sholihuddin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2021

Abstract

This article examines the influence and challenges of fiqh al-muwatanah in Indonesia. The discussion of this article focuses on a description of the pros and cons of the al-muwatinun concept offered by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the challenges faced in implementing it. The method used is a literature study with a historical and comparative approach, then analyzed using content analysis. The research findings show that al-muwatinun as a socio-political concept is a new term that will not be found in the treasures of classical Islamic thought. Al-muwatinun is a product of NU ulama's ijtihad as a response to the strengthening of takfiri in Indonesia. Al-muwatinun contains values and teachings about equality, justice, and equality is a continuation of the mission brought by al-muwatinun to form a tolerant and peaceful society by eliminating the mention of infidels non-Muslims. All Indonesian people have the same status, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, and there is no majority or minority. Al-muwatinun is a form of fiqh typical of the archipelago. This idea has been started by previous Muslim thinkers who tried to contextualize Islamic law in Indonesia. On the other hand, the al-muwatinun concept shows NU's consistency in guarding the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

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Millah

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Religion

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Millah: Journal of Religious Studies (E-ISSN: 2527-922X) is an international double-blind peer-review journal focusing on original research articles related to religious studies. The journal welcomes contributions on the following topics: Religious studies Islamic studies Christian studies Hindu ...