TEOLOGI TRANSFORMATIF JARINGAN ISLAM LIBERAL
Abstract: This article aims at
discussing the extent of theological significance of Jaringan Islam Liberal
(JIL, Islamic Liberal Networks) in Indonesia founded and led by Ulil Abshar
Abdalla. This is because theology is the soul of religious adherents’ life who
intend to work through God’s words in the world. JIL has come as an anti-thesis
against Islamic fundamentalism movements, which tend to be rigid, intolerant,
and exclusive. The facts can be observed, at least, in such mass organizations
as Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI), Laskar Jihad (LJ), Front Pembela Islam
(FPI), Ikhwanul Muslimin Indonesia (IMI), and Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI).
The issuance of “the death fatwa” against Ulil Abshar is a part of textual
paradigm held by these mass organizations. To JIL it is important to bring
about inclusive and moderate theological understandings. Its mission and
agenda, then, are fighting against Islamic fundamentalists’ understanding as
they are considered obstacles to the advance of Muslim community. Here is the
important role of the theology that has to be made as a basis of liberation and
freedom for the weak community; then it will be truly meaningful for the weak
and poor people.
Keywords: JIL, Islamic
fundamentalism, theological understandings
Penulis: Tasmuji
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd110098
