"Islamic Ideology in Modern Indonesia" by Nina Mariani Noor

Talking about Indonesia, we can not neglect the influence of Islam. Since the independence in 1945 the role of Islam is so apparent in political development. Through its ideologies and adherents, Islam has given color to the shape of Indonesian state even till today. In the case of Qahhar Mudzakkir, in my opinion, it is an example how a Muslim could take influential role in opposing central government. It seems to me that Qahhar Movement purposed to deal with the domination of Javanese culture in Indonesia. As a Javanese, I do admit that Javanese culture has significant influence in almost all Indonesia area, and its spreading to some extent was imposed by the central government in which dominated by Javanese people. Besides that, Javanese tend to have control over all areas in Indonesia and they ignore the interest of local people. Movement or rebellion like Qahhar, in my view, actually do not need to happen if central government consider the uniqueness of every area in Indonesia by paying attention to their needs and accommodating their interests.
Furthermore, “the ideology” of Qahhar movement is still exist in South Sulawesi till nowadays. people still remember Qahhar as a charismatic leader who struggled for their interest and even thsy still believe that Qahhar is still alive. Similarly to Qahhar’s ideology, Masyumi in which the New Order era was so afraid with the ideological growth of Islamic party of Masyumi. As a result, finally this party was successfully repressed and politically diminished. However, I am sure that the ideology such as Masyumi and Qahhar are still there, and any time it can appear again if the circumstances are injustice for” those “Muslims. For example is the appearance of NII in West Java.
In response to Nurcholish Madjid, I absolutely agree with him on Pancasila “as the only ideology to guide the Indonesian people in their activities at the national, political, and societal level” and in personal level people profess their religion. In my opinion, Pancasila can protect all Indonesia people regardless their ethnicitie, religions, and beliefs. If Pancasila is diminished and replaced by Islamic ideology, I worry that there would be no more” this” Indonesia.