GERAKAN SYARIKAT ISLAM KEMBALI KE KHITTAH TAHUN 1905

Abstract

T he article aims to describe the causes of Syarikat Islam which returned to khittah 1905 (original path ) and the process of this organisation to return to it. This study conveys the factors which are influenced Syarikat Islam to decide to turn back to its original path: 1. The fragmentation of political Islam and the low level of competitiveness of Islamic party in legislative elections after the New Order era; 2) Internal conflict within Syarikat Islam has caused this organization fragmented and inactive for years. The idea to return to its original path is considered as a solution to reunite previously-fragmented factions within the organization. To realize that agenda, Syarikat Islam has utilized mobilizing structures that includes organizational consolidation and its members’ social networks .