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'''Jaringan Islam Liberal''' '''(JIL)''' or the '''Liberal Islam Network''' is a loose forum for discussing and disseminating the concept of [[Liberal Islam|Islamic liberalism]] in [[Indonesia]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Muslim legal thought in modern Indonesia|first=R. Michael |last=Feener|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=2007|ISBN=0-521-87775-X|pages=210}}</ref> One reason for its establishment is to counter the growing influence and activism of [[Militant (word)|militant]] and [[Extremism|radical]] Islam in Indonesia. The "official" description of JIL is ''"a community which is studying and bringing forth a discourse on Islamic vision that is tolerant, open and supportive for the strengthening of Indonesian democratization."'' |
'''Jaringan Islam Liberal''' '''(JIL)''' or the '''Liberal Islam Network''' is a loose forum for discussing and disseminating the concept of [[Liberal Islam|Islamic liberalism]] in [[Indonesia]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Muslim legal thought in modern Indonesia|first=R. Michael |last=Feener|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=2007|ISBN=0-521-87775-X|pages=210}}</ref> One reason for its establishment is to counter the growing influence and activism of [[Militant (word)|militant]] and [[Extremism|radical]] Islam in Indonesia. The "official" description of JIL is ''"a community which is studying and bringing forth a discourse on Islamic vision that is tolerant, open and supportive for the strengthening of Indonesian democratization."'' |
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==Mission== |
==Mission== |
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JIL interpretation of Islam is based on the principles follows:<ref name="islamlib">{{cite web| url=http://www.islamlib.com/?site=2&cat=page-about|title=Liberal Islam Network| accessdate=September 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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# Open to all forms of intellectual exploration on all dimensions of Islam |
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# Prioritizing religio-ethics, not literal textual readings |
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# Believing that truth is relative, open for interpretations and plural |
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# Siding with oppressed minorities |
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# Believing in the freedom to practice religious beliefs |
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# Separation of world and heavenly authorities, religious and political authorities |
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For the proponents of JIL, using liberal Islam in the name of their forum is intended to make a clear point. Liberal Islam represents an Islam that emphasizes individual freedom in accordance with the [[Mu'tazila]] doctrine of human freedom and liberation of socio-political structure from [[oppressive]] and [[democracy|undemocratic]] [[wikt:domination|domination]]. The adjective "liberal" for the activists in JIL has two meanings: "being [[Liberalism|liberal]]" and "[[liberation|liberating]]." Islam has always many different interpretations, so [[liberal Islam]] is another variant of Islam and an alternative to [[literal Islam]], [[Islamic fundamentalism]], [[radical Islam]], and many others. |
For the proponents of JIL, using liberal Islam in the name of their forum is intended to make a clear point. Liberal Islam represents an Islam that emphasizes individual freedom in accordance with the [[Mu'tazila]] doctrine of human freedom and liberation of socio-political structure from [[oppressive]] and [[democracy|undemocratic]] [[wikt:domination|domination]]. The adjective "liberal" for the activists in JIL has two meanings: "being [[Liberalism|liberal]]" and "[[liberation|liberating]]." Islam has always many different interpretations, so [[liberal Islam]] is another variant of Islam and an alternative to [[literal Islam]], [[Islamic fundamentalism]], [[radical Islam]], and many others. |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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| ⚫ | Since its inception, JIL has conducted many regular activities concerning public education. With the assistance from funding agencies such as [[The Asia Foundation]], JIL is able to voice liberal, tolerant aspirations and interpretations of Islam in Indonesia. Activities and programs of JIL include:<ref name="islamlib"/> |
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| ⚫ | Since its inception, JIL has conducted many regular activities concerning public education. With the assistance from funding agencies such as [[The Asia Foundation]], JIL is able to voice liberal, tolerant aspirations and interpretations of Islam in Indonesia. Activities and programs of JIL include: |
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*Syndication of liberal Islam writers. This is the most important program undertaken by JIL. This program is intended to collect writings from authors who defend [[Pluralism (political philosophy)|pluralism]] and [[inclusivism]] and disseminate them to local mass media which have difficulties in finding good writings and writers on those issues. This syndication provides selected articles, interviews, and sources every week for local newspapers. |
*Syndication of liberal Islam writers. This is the most important program undertaken by JIL. This program is intended to collect writings from authors who defend [[Pluralism (political philosophy)|pluralism]] and [[inclusivism]] and disseminate them to local mass media which have difficulties in finding good writings and writers on those issues. This syndication provides selected articles, interviews, and sources every week for local newspapers. |
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*Discussion of Islam. With cooperation from other institutions, JIL arranges discussions on Islam with distinguished speakers from all over the world. |
*Discussion of Islam. With cooperation from other institutions, JIL arranges discussions on Islam with distinguished speakers from all over the world. |
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*Road-show doctrinate the idea of liberal Islam which are held on campuses in Indonesia with the cooperation of student organizations. |
*Road-show doctrinate the idea of liberal Islam which are held on campuses in Indonesia with the cooperation of student organizations. |
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Some figures who support or follow liberalism are Ulil Abshar Abdallah, Nong Darol Mahmada, Burhanuddin, Hamid Basyaib, Taufiq Adnan Amal, Saiful Mujani, and Luthfi Assyaukani.<ref name="kontroversi">{{cite paper|title=Kontroversi Pemikiran Islam Liberal Di Indonesia|first=Yusuf|last=Purple|language=id|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/113318562/Kontroversi-Pemikiran-Islam-Liberal-Di-Indonesia|accessdate=September 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Conflicts== |
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Ulil in his book "Becoming Liberal Islam" rejects the types of religious interpretation that are not pluralist, against democracy which he said potentially undermines Islam thinking. Ulil Ulil Abshar candidly criticized the [[MUI]] that has monopolized the interpretation of Islam in Indonesia. MUI fatwas stating that [[Pluralism]], [[Liberalism]], and [[Secularism]] are misguided ideologies and [[Ahmadiyah]] is out of Islam, have kindled Ulil's emotion.<ref name="kontroversi"/> |
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Some Muslims respond to the emergence of liberal Islamic movement in various ways, either with no respond, or with serious response because they have challenged the basic principles of Islam, there is even a group of radicals who justify killing of Ulil and his friends who are members of the Liberal Islam Network (JIL), such as Islamic Ulama Forum (FUUI) in [[Bandung]] which issued a death fatwa for Ulil Abshar as the chairman of JIL.<ref name="kontroversi"/> |
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Another controversies deviating from mainstream Islam are that JIL believes [[Koran|al-Qur'an]] is a text needs to be studied [[Hermeneutics|Hermeneutically]], exegesis based on classical [[Tafsir]] books is no longer needed, [[polygamy]] must be banned, dowry in marriage may be paid by either the husband or wife, prescribed period ([[Iddah|'Iddah]]) should be imposed on men too, either because of divorce or death, predetermined period Marriage ([[Nikah mut‘ah]] is legal, inter-religious marriage shall be allowed to men and women equally, portion of inheritance to daughters should be equal (1:1) to portion given to sons, or a bastard child is eligible for inheritance if his biological father is known.<ref name="kontroversi"/> |
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In mid 2005, [[Islamic Defenders Front|FPI]] attacked JIL headquarters due to fatwa declaring ''Liberal Islam'' is misguided and derailed from the teachings of islam.<ref name="diah">{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=rrhGD6ztEgoC&pg=PA110|pages=110|title=Reading Contemporary Indonesian Muslim Women Writers: Representation, Identity and Religion of Muslim Women in Indonesian Fiction|volume=3|first=Diah |last=Ariani Arimbi| publisher=Amsterdam University Press|year=2009|isbn=9789089640895}}</ref> In 2003, Ulil Abshar was sentenced to death by a [[fatwa]] issued by several [[ulama]].<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=H8ZEwdcxQX0C&pg=PA218|title=Islam and the Secular State in Indonesia |
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ISEAS series on Islam|first=Luthfi |last=Assyaukanie|publisher=Institute of Southeast Asian Studies|year=2009|isbn=978-9812308894}}</ref> |
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==Founders== |
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Revision as of 19:51, 19 September 2014
| Jaringan Islam Liberal | |
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| Founder | Luthfi Assyaukanie, Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Nong Darol Mahmada |
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| Type | Foundation |
| Purpose | Social Network; |
| Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 6°11′41″S 106°52′06″E / 6.194640°S 106.8683378°E |
Region served | Indonesia |
Jaringan Islam Liberal (JIL) or the Liberal Islam Network is a loose forum for discussing and disseminating the concept of Islamic liberalism in Indonesia.[1] One reason for its establishment is to counter the growing influence and activism of militant and radical Islam in Indonesia. The "official" description of JIL is "a community which is studying and bringing forth a discourse on Islamic vision that is tolerant, open and supportive for the strengthening of Indonesian democratization."
It was started from several meetings and discussions among young Muslim intellectuals in ISAI (Institut Studi Arus Informasi/Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information), Jakarta, and then extended through discussion using a mailing list, islamliberal@yahoogroups.com in early 2001. The founders held the first discussion on February 21, 2001, in Teater Utan Kayu, Jakarta, on Akar-Akar Liberalisme Islam: Pengalaman Timur Tengah (The Roots of Islamic Liberalism: The Middle East Experience), presented by a young progressive scholar, Luthfi Assyaukanie. That meeting was followed by other discussions, either in the form of face-to-face meetings or through the mailing list.
Since mid-2001, the "official" name of Jaringan Islam Liberal has been used on their website, [1], which displays their activities, articles, discussions, and relevant sources for the dissemination of liberal Islam. Their place of meeting and secretariat is in Teater Utan Kayu, Jakarta, a complex owned by Goenawan Mohamad, a leading journalist and author, and used for arts performances and by non-governmental organizations. By now, the network is led by liberal young thinker, Ulil Abshar Abdalla, who is also the director of ICRP - Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace.
Mission
JIL interpretation of Islam is based on the principles follows:[2]
- Open to all forms of intellectual exploration on all dimensions of Islam
- Prioritizing religio-ethics, not literal textual readings
- Believing that truth is relative, open for interpretations and plural
- Siding with oppressed minorities
- Believing in the freedom to practice religious beliefs
- Separation of world and heavenly authorities, religious and political authorities
For the proponents of JIL, using liberal Islam in the name of their forum is intended to make a clear point. Liberal Islam represents an Islam that emphasizes individual freedom in accordance with the Mu'tazila doctrine of human freedom and liberation of socio-political structure from oppressive and undemocratic domination. The adjective "liberal" for the activists in JIL has two meanings: "being liberal" and "liberating." Islam has always many different interpretations, so liberal Islam is another variant of Islam and an alternative to literal Islam, Islamic fundamentalism, radical Islam, and many others.
Activities
Since its inception, JIL has conducted many regular activities concerning public education. With the assistance from funding agencies such as The Asia Foundation, JIL is able to voice liberal, tolerant aspirations and interpretations of Islam in Indonesia. Activities and programs of JIL include:[2]
- Syndication of liberal Islam writers. This is the most important program undertaken by JIL. This program is intended to collect writings from authors who defend pluralism and inclusivism and disseminate them to local mass media which have difficulties in finding good writings and writers on those issues. This syndication provides selected articles, interviews, and sources every week for local newspapers.
- Talk-shows in the news office of Radio 68H, Jakarta. The talk-show, which interviews those who promote pluralism and an inclusive understanding of religion, is broadcast through 40 radio stations in the Namlapanha radio network across Indonesia. This program is the most effective effort to disseminate liberal Islam.
- Publication of books on liberal thoughts in religion.
- Publication of booklets or leaflets which contain a short article, interview, or abstract from books on controversial issues in religion.
- Publication of the JIL website, http://www.islamlib.com, which displays information and relevant writings on liberal Islam.
- Public service advertisements on television which contain messages for religious toleration and peaceful co-existence among different religious followers and pluralism in Islam.
- Discussion of Islam. With cooperation from other institutions, JIL arranges discussions on Islam with distinguished speakers from all over the world.
- Road-show doctrinate the idea of liberal Islam which are held on campuses in Indonesia with the cooperation of student organizations.
Some figures who support or follow liberalism are Ulil Abshar Abdallah, Nong Darol Mahmada, Burhanuddin, Hamid Basyaib, Taufiq Adnan Amal, Saiful Mujani, and Luthfi Assyaukani.[3]
Conflicts
Ulil in his book "Becoming Liberal Islam" rejects the types of religious interpretation that are not pluralist, against democracy which he said potentially undermines Islam thinking. Ulil Ulil Abshar candidly criticized the MUI that has monopolized the interpretation of Islam in Indonesia. MUI fatwas stating that Pluralism, Liberalism, and Secularism are misguided ideologies and Ahmadiyah is out of Islam, have kindled Ulil's emotion.[3]
Some Muslims respond to the emergence of liberal Islamic movement in various ways, either with no respond, or with serious response because they have challenged the basic principles of Islam, there is even a group of radicals who justify killing of Ulil and his friends who are members of the Liberal Islam Network (JIL), such as Islamic Ulama Forum (FUUI) in Bandung which issued a death fatwa for Ulil Abshar as the chairman of JIL.[3]
Another controversies deviating from mainstream Islam are that JIL believes al-Qur'an is a text needs to be studied Hermeneutically, exegesis based on classical Tafsir books is no longer needed, polygamy must be banned, dowry in marriage may be paid by either the husband or wife, prescribed period ('Iddah) should be imposed on men too, either because of divorce or death, predetermined period Marriage (Nikah mut‘ah is legal, inter-religious marriage shall be allowed to men and women equally, portion of inheritance to daughters should be equal (1:1) to portion given to sons, or a bastard child is eligible for inheritance if his biological father is known.[3]
In mid 2005, FPI attacked JIL headquarters due to fatwa declaring Liberal Islam is misguided and derailed from the teachings of islam.[4] In 2003, Ulil Abshar was sentenced to death by a fatwa issued by several ulama.[5]
Founders
- Luthfi Assyaukanie
- Ulil Abshar Abdalla
- Nong Darol Mahmada
References
- ^ Feener, R. Michael (2007). Muslim legal thought in modern Indonesia. Cambridge University Press. p. 210. ISBN 0-521-87775-X.
- ^ a b "Liberal Islam Network". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Purple, Yusuf. "Kontroversi Pemikiran Islam Liberal Di Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Retrieved September 18, 2014.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Ariani Arimbi, Diah (2009). Reading Contemporary Indonesian Muslim Women Writers: Representation, Identity and Religion of Muslim Women in Indonesian Fiction. Vol. 3. Amsterdam University Press. p. 110. ISBN 9789089640895.
- ^ Assyaukanie, Luthfi (2009). Islam and the Secular State in Indonesia ISEAS series on Islam. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 978-9812308894.
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