JAKARTA - The Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) held a writing competition with the themes 'Respect the Flag according to Islamic Law' and 'Singing the National Anthem according to Islamic Law'. The competition was known as an activity ahead of Santri Day. Several parties had strongly criticized the theme of the article writing competition held by BPIP. The criticism came from the Head of Muhammadiyah Central Executive, Busyro Muqoddas, who encouraged the disbandment of BPIP if the institution was of no use. Similarly, the Ulama from West Sumatra, Anwar Abbas, assessed that BPIP did not have social sensitivity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by holding such a competition.
In fact, the Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Cholil Nafis also criticized the article writing competition held by the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) only to make noise in the community.
He considered that the theme of the competition did not understand the essence of nationalism that affirms love for the homeland. "The theme of the law of kissing the flag as the theme of the competition from state institutions shows that it has lost its direction. I don't understand how the theme of nationalism that strengthens love for the homeland is not to make noise," Cholil tweeted. in his Twitter social media account @Cholilnafis which has been allowed to be quoted, Sunday, August 15. Cholil assesses that the law is clear that there is no problem in Islam to respect the flag. He considered that the theme of the competition seemed to be looking for enemies. "The law is clear and clear. Why does it seem like you are looking for enemies and resisting the steadfastness of Pancasila," he added. DPR
Agreeing with the MUI, the chairman of the PKS faction of the DPR RI, Jazuli Juwaini, assessed that the writing competition held by the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) was tendentious and had the nuances of a clash between state and religion. "BPIP is very insensitive to Indonesian nationality. Even though both are mutually reinforcing Indonesian nationalism. Has there been a problem with respecting the flag and singing the national anthem among the majority?," Jazuli Juwaini told reporters, Sunday, August 15. a more substantive, visionary, and progressive theme for the nation's young generation. "Our students, students, students have advanced minds, why are they offered a theme that has long been completed and is even final for Indonesia. Instead, this theme can cause polemics and uproar in society ," he said. This senior PKS politician asked that the competition be canceled or a theme be found more relevant and substantive for the progress of the nation. The theme raised by BPIP does not reflect the national and sociological conditions of the Indonesian people. When the PKS structure is carried out, BPIP is asking for the second law in Islam," he said.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the PAN faction in the DPR, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, assessed that the writing competition held by BPIP was considered unproductive and not contextual.
"It is not productive because it is believed that it will not be able to increase the appreciation and practice of Pancasila. It is also not contextual because the theme is very far from the current conditions faced by the Indonesian people," Saleh said in his statement, Sunday, August 15. Saleh said the theme of the competition was unnecessary and not urgent. to be discussed because since the era of the struggle for independence, respect for the flag and the national anthem has never been questioned. According to him, the ulama and the santri also always uphold and respect the existence of the state flag and the national anthem. "Methodologically, there is no formulation of the problem. If there is no problem formulation, what do you want to write about? They take issue with respecting the flag and singing the national anthem. Because it is part of the embodiment of love for the homeland. Meanwhile, love for the homeland is part of faith," said the Chairman of the PAN DPP. . He mentioned many themes that are more appropriate to be proposed in the midst of current conditions. "If you make titles and themes, don't seem narrowed to cornering certain groups. It could be, what makes the theme not feel, but other people actually feel very hurt and offended," said Saleh
Palace Explanation
The Main Expert Staff of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), Ali Mochtar Ngabalin explained that despite being independent, it cannot be forgotten that Indonesia still has people shouting about the principles of the state. "There are still people with an interest in Islamic principles. said Ngabalin Sunday, August 15. According to him, BPIP must also consider this theme from other aspects. Because, he said, in the competition there were criteria and scientific formulations. According to him, there are three things that must be considered. He detailed the three things, namely, first, the creativity of the contestants in developing materials and writing materials. Second, he said about writing. "And, the three benefits. Let's take the benefits and then we sharpen the possible benefits for students and students. Narrow down what is the difference," said Ngabalin. shirk and haram in Islamic law. "Respect for the ceremonial inspector is also said to be shirk, and so on," said the former politician of the Crescent Star Party (PBB). "Keep going," said Ngabalin.
BPIP Response
Previously, the BPIP explained the reasons for holding a writing competition with the theme of respecting the flag according to Islam. Then, the second theme is singing the national anthem according to Islamic law.
Special Staff for the Steering Committee of the BPIP Agency, Antonius Benny Susetyo, explained the article writing competition in commemoration of National Santri Day 2021. "This coincides with Santri Day, indeed BPIP makes competitions with Santri Day. To strengthen a sense of nationalism," Benny said, Friday , August 13, 2021. Benny added, similar competitions will also be held on Christmas Day, the celebration of Confucianism, and other religious holidays. He said, it could be in the form of speech competitions, essays, animations or so on so that messages of nationalism and the spirit of nationalism can be conveyed appropriately. he said
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