The Relevance of Ali Hasjmy's Thoughts on Islamic Country of Islamic Sharia Implementation in Aceh

Abstract

This research deals with the relevance of Ali Hasjmy's thoughts on Islamic country of Islamic sharia implementation in Aceh. This research is conducted by using descriptive qualitative approach. The concept of an Islamic Country which built by Ali Hasjmy was relevant to the implementation of the formalization of Islamic shariah in Aceh at least in four fields. 1) The relevance of the paradigm of the Islamic Country to the republic system, 2) the relevance of the field of staffing in the concept of the Islamic Country with the criteria of the apparatus in the formalization system of Islamic shariah, 3) The relevance of the concept of the Islamic Country concerning the division of power with the structure of the Aceh government, 4) the relevance of definite social security in the concept of the Islamic Country with social welfare programs and community empowerment in Aceh

The Formalization of Sharia in Aceh to Discipline the Female Body

“…Meanwhile, matters of faith cannot be represented by others. 43 The formalization of sharia implementation is actually quite problematic. The people, generally, do not acknowledge the sharia law legally determined by wilayatul hisbah, because it is not the aspiration of common citizens.…”

“…freedom and public participation of women. 65 A scholar from the Ar-Raniri State Islamic University of Banda Aceh stated that the current sharia implementation in Aceh is more a matter of politics due to the will of the governor and political elites. This is why, Professor Farid Wajdi, is of the view that the idea of sharia formalization in Aceh does not actually align with the spirit of Professor Ali Hasymi as an ulema and contemporary scholar in Aceh.…”

“…This is because sharia is an individual (personal) awareness to God, as a submission to God instead of the state-government. 67 Islamic law is revealed by God not to create injustice, but to support the prevalence of justice. God's law is not a threat to both women and men.…”