Islamic Scholars in Local Political Dynamics: An Analysis of Islamic Scholars’ Involvement in 2018 North Sumatra Governor Election

Katimin, Dahlia Lubis, Azhari Akmal Tarigan, Sukiati, Chuzaimah Batubara

2018

Abstract

Islamic scholars (ulama) have played important roles in Islamic history both as individuals and groups. In Indonesia, Islamic scholars held a central role at the time of colonialism and during the revolutionary of Indonesia. At the time of colonialism, Islamic scholars were in the front row to fight the colonization. Similarly, during the revolutionary of Indonesia, the Islamic scholars participated in defending Indonesia’s Independence. Islamic scholars have also involved in various aspects of of the nation from Indonesia’s Independence Day up to the present reformation era, which include their involvement in politics, especially in 2018 North Sumatra Governor election. Their participation as campaigners in representing Islamic organizations, such as Nahdathul ‘Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, and Al-washliyah is quitesignificant to show their supports in 2018 North Sumatra Governor election. This research aims to analyse the involvement of Islamic scholars in 2018 North Sumatra Governor electionfrom Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) as well as other Islamic organizations such as NU, Muhammadiyah, and Al-washliyah. This study applied qualitative research methodology using in-depth face-to-face interview as the instrument of data collection. The findings of data analysis reveal that the Islamic scholars from MUI and other Islamic organizations actively involved themselves as the campaigners in 2018 North Sumatra Governor election. However, their involvement varied from firm and formal to indirect and informal. Furthermore, it is also found that some of their involvement is in line with the political attitudes of their organizations while some others opposed. This study concludes that Islamic scholars still play crucial role in political world in Indonesia, particularly in 2018 North Sumatra governor election.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Katimin., Lubis D., Tarigan A., Batubara C. and Sukiati. (2018). Islamic Scholars in Local Political Dynamics: An Analysis of Islamic Scholars’ Involvement in 2018 North Sumatra Governor Election.In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR, ISBN 978-989-758-437-4, pages 400-403. DOI: 10.5220/0008885804000403

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icmr18,
author={Katimin and Dahlia Lubis and Azhari Akmal Tarigan and Chuzaimah Batubara and Sukiati},
title={Islamic Scholars in Local Political Dynamics: An Analysis of Islamic Scholars’ Involvement in 2018 North Sumatra Governor Election},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR,},
year={2018},
pages={400-403},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008885804000403},
isbn={978-989-758-437-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR,
TI - Islamic Scholars in Local Political Dynamics: An Analysis of Islamic Scholars’ Involvement in 2018 North Sumatra Governor Election
SN - 978-989-758-437-4
AU - Katimin.
AU - Lubis D.
AU - Tarigan A.
AU - Batubara C.
AU - Sukiati.
PY - 2018
SP - 400
EP - 403
DO - 10.5220/0008885804000403