Jihad dalam Pandangan Muhammad Abd al-Salam Faraj
Abstract: Jihâd is one of the
Islamic teachings which has been extensively discussed since the last few
decades due to the increasing acts of violence perpetrated by some Muslims.
This article tries to join this discussion by presenting Muh ammad ‘Abd
al-Salâm Faraj’s concept of jihâd and his ideas of Islamic state and Caliphate
by referring to his al-Farîd ah al-Ghâ’ibah (the Neglected Duty). We argue that
Faraj’s basic perception of the Egyptian politics and society at the time
shaped his whole concept of state and Caliphate. We hence contend that his
proposal of jihâd is born out of his disappointment of the Egyptian government
and even society as far as applying Islamic law is concerned. He
uncompromisingly believed that the government and society are hypocrite and
apostate for distancing themselves from the divine law of God. This belief
prompted four members of Jihâd Organization to which Faraj belongs, to
assassinate President Sadat in October 1981. By jihad, Faraj means fighting and
confrontation against enemies even through bloodshed. And by enemies he means
anyone who is not willing to apply God’s law on earth. The most controversial
idea that Faraj has tried to pose is that jihâd is considered to the sixth
pillar of Islam, which has to be carried out by each and every member of Muslim
ummah.
Keywords: jihad, Jihad
Organization, ‘Abd al-Salam Faraj, Anwar Sadat, Islamic radicalism
Penulis: Abdul Muis Naharong
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd100044
