Jurnal Ushuluddin
Vol. 34 No. 1 (2026): June

Ahmadiyah School, Qodyani Movement and its Problems in Indonesia: A Critical Reflection on Religion, State and Society

Herdi Sahrasad (University of Paramadina)
Hendra Hendra (University of Paramadina)
Arizal Joko (University of Paramadina)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines how the Ahmadiyah Qadiani minority in Indonesia has sought to preserve its existence and ensure cadre regeneration amid persistent discrimination, persecution, and social exclusion during the post-Reform era. Using a qualitative approach based on observations, documentation, and semi-structured interviews, the research focuses on the Arif Rahman Hakim (ARH) Islamic Boarding School in Tangerang as a case study. The findings reveal that the school functions as a strategic institution for transmitting Ahmadiyah beliefs and values through a dual curriculum consisting of general Islamic studies and specialized Ahmadiyah teachings. This educational model aims to strengthen the intellectual, emotional, and ideological development of Ahmadiyah youth while fostering a strong collective identity within the community. Although ARH is not directly administered by the Ahmadiyah Nizam, it serves as an important center for preparing future generations of Ahmadiyah members. The study also notes that the institution operates in a sensitive legal and religious context, as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared Ahmadiyah Qadiani a deviant sect in its 1980 and 2005 fatwas. Therefore, the research concludes that government policies toward Ahmadiyah educational institutions should prioritize prudence, fairness, and the prevention of violence while safeguarding social harmony and the rule of law.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Ushuluddin

Publisher

Subject

Religion Social Sciences

Description

Ushuluddin (Online ISSN 2407-8247 | Print ISSN 1412-0909) adalah jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Ushuluddin Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. Jurnal Ushuluddin terbit pertama kali pada Bulan Desember 1998 dengan nama Jurnal Ushuluddin Cendikia. Pada tahun 2000 namanya berganti ...