The School of Ahl Al-Sunnah Wa Al-Jama’ah and The Attachment of Indonesian Muslims to Its Doctrines

Saleh, Fauzan (2008) The School of Ahl Al-Sunnah Wa Al-Jama’ah and The Attachment of Indonesian Muslims to Its Doctrines. Journal of Indonesian Islam, 2 (1). pp. 16-38. ISSN ISSN 1978-6301 and E-ISSN 2355-6994

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Abstract

The doctrine of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama>`ah has been exploited by two major Muslim organizations in Indonesia, NU and Muhammadiyah, as the theological basis in determining their religious identity and rituals. Although these organizations claim that all Muslims should adhere to the doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah, they have never clearly defined that term. This paper discusses in detail the meaning of the term followed by an examination of the ways in which those two Muslim organizations attach themselves to this doctrine. This paper argues that, although the NU links itself to this doctrine, it is still necessary to critically examine to what extent its members apply the doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah in their daily life. Muhammadiyah, on the other hand, is not obsessed with the claim of being faithful to the doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah, although its constitution mentions that they advocate theological creeds which are evidently in line with the precepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220405 Religion and Society
Divisions:	Dosen IAIN Kediri
Depositing User:	Muhamad Hamim
Date Deposited:	06 Dec 2022 03:33
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2022 03:33
URI:	http://repository.iainkediri.ac.id/id/eprint/786

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