POLITIK ATAS NAMA ALLAH

Abstract: Islamism has all of the characteristics of other secular
ideologies, such as the faith that it has and offers the one and only
absolute truth and thus claims that it reserves the right to impose
law which must be obeyed by the society. Its ideological thought
which can endanger peace is that political views are considered
to be truth. On this basis, the society tends to be mapped out
according to the right/wrong schema and therefore the owners
of truth feel legitimized to disregard and oppress groups which
they consider wrong. This has a serious consequence for realistic
understanding of what politics is. One typical, main characteristic
of an ideological thought is that obliterating enemies is considered
as an essential part of political duties, which is a principle to watch
out for. Politics is not theory but praxis (action) and hence there
is no absoluteness. Consequently, there are always pro and contra,
the need for consideration, and the possibility of compromises. In
all political process, there would be the winner and loser, but there
would be no right and wrong. The role of politics lies in an effort
to ensure peaceful social life with freedom and justice among
people of different religious backgrounds who are determined to
build a nation together.

Keywords: Politics, Islamism, Ideology, Ideological Thought