MUHAMMADIYAH IN POLITIC

MEMBERS: EKA YULIANI ASMARA FETI RACHMAWATI

FRISKA ARISMAYANG SAFIATUR ROKHMAH

SUNG ING KUG

Aim of the study

Purpose:Understanding the political

developments, and it’s role in the Islamic Organization

Muhammadiyah for the society

Historical BcakgroundAccording Drs.H.Sutrisno Muhdam ,

Muhammadiyah isn’t a political organization , and none were engaged in practical politics

and not affiliated with any of the existing social and political forces . This makes

Muhammadiyah attempts to exist and seems to have been agreed and are believed , by both government and society , as a social religious movement and not a political organization .

Muhammadiyah even be a pioneer in the use of modern methods in improving the welfare

and quality of the nation

In carrying out the movement, Muhammadiyah realize it’s never static: it changes continuously without stopping,

mainly due to the development of science and technology that characterize modern society.

In this context Din Syamsuddin said:"Presumably Muhammadiyah need to develop various

forms and typologies mission with emphasizes on:

First, the utilization of mass media

Second, the development of a significant political role

Muhammadiyah's involvement in politics here as early as possible should be explained that the purpose is not

political in the sense of practical politics

The development of muhammadiyah

Khittah : the propaganda amar maruf in the sense of doing good and

avoiding doing wrong, Muhammadiyah has to prove

theoretically conceptual , operational and concrete are real , that Islam is

able to organize the community in the State Republic of Indonesia based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution to be a fair and prosperous society and a prosperous , happy , material

and spiritual that diridlai Allah SWT.

At the time of the Liberal Democracy lasted between 1945 to 1959 , Muhammadiyah relations with political

parties seemed very close . When the government announced the establishment of political parties on 3

November 1945 , co-founded Muhammadiyah Masjumi through Indonesian Islamic Conference , 7-8 November

1945 , in which a member of Muhammadiyah special first political party the Muslim Ummah . During the

period 1945 to 1959 , we see a 50 % membership Masjumi is Muhammadiyah cadres . And during that

time anyway , many Muhammadiyah cadres are placed in the cabinet Hatta , Sahrir , Wilopo , Sukiman , Amir Syarifuddin , Burhanuddin Harahap , Ali I, Juanda ,

until Ali II .

During the New Order , a change pursed . Development paradigm that emphasizes economic development rather than political , impact on the simplification of the socio-political organization ( more specifically political party ) .

Unfortunately , this step a lot of implications for the marginalization of the role of political parties in the

development process . Institutionally , Muhammadiyah has nothing to do with political parties at this time . But

the impact of the political situation for the Muhammadiyah ( and also against Muslims in general ) is

the lack of a strong emotional bond with any political party .

While some Muhammadiyah cadres who have the talent and the opportunity for political practice , are welcome to join the PPP , Golkar , and PDI . This situation gave birth to the commitment of Muhammadiyah as a big tent kulturalyang expected to keep a distance with all political parties while protecting the politicians who

exist everywhere .

In the reform era , an important political role Muhammadiyah showed significant courage along with

large current people's desire to restore the political potential of the Indonesian nation . This is where maturation occurs and implementation of amar

kindness and forbidding the evil in the political aspect has been discussed quite a long time in the New Order .

At trial Tanwir Semarang 1998 ( a year after the fall of the New Order regime ) , Muhammadiyah chance to be a very big

political parties . But apparently the decision is very mature Tanwir Assembly , stating that Muhammadiyah is not going to

be a political party . Muhammadiyah members are welcome to set up a political

party or join an existing party , and institutionally there is no relationship

between any parties with Muhammadiyah .

THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH IN

POLITIC

Muhammadiyah political achievement has never reached the height of its social achievements in the field of education and social welfare. With political and even financial support from the government,

Muhammadiyah has successfully expanded its core social and religious business in education and

healthcare.

•First, as a movement Muhammadiyah Da'wah and Education is still at the stage of expansion in quantity, so do not touch

the political aspect.

•Second, the political climate is less conducive orba to express ideas directly

related to political decisions especially on issues such as succession.

•Third, related to the second, political parties can not fully represent the ideas of

the people.

Indeed, Muhammadiyah is not directly involved in practical politics in Indonesia. However, indirectly

Muhammadiyah ideas have influenced the policies of the State of Indonesia and even the State's inception

until now. Since the proclamation of Indonesia's independence by the end of the era of liberal

democracy, there are 18 cabinet in the government of Indonesia. in each cabinet that has contributed 4

cabinet except in the Cabinet Amir I, the Cabinet of the RI Emergency, Susanto, and Ali I. This is where the political manifesto of Muhammadiyah started there,

although it indirectly.

CHALLENGES

•The transitional democracy of Indonesian politics, moreover, has somewhat discredited the political

position of Muhammadiyah, which for years has enjoyed political privileges.

This has been illustrated by the under-achievement of the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the failed political experiment of the National

Sun Party (PMB) in the 2009 legislative election.

•Increasingly dominant orthodox Islamic cultural traditions are by no means in line with the puritan ideology of

Muhammadiyah. This is related to growing intolerance and attacks of minority religious groups perceived as heretical, such as the Shia and Ahmadis. It has been beyond the official policy

of Muhammadiyah to determine if religious groups are heretical or to condone acts of violence against their followers

or other religious groups outside Islam. Muhammadiyah, however, does deem certain ideas and activities as heresies

that must be avoided by its members. Unsurprisingly, the policy has been unpopular among Indonesian Muslims, who perceive it as a display of Muhammadiyah’s cowardice, weaknesses and

a defiance of its long-held puritan Islamic ideology. As the result, Muhammadiyah is facing a loss of public confidence.

CONCLUSION

In politics Muhammadiyah trying accordance with its khittah : the propaganda amar ma in the sense of

doing good and avoiding wrongdoing and truthfully proportions , Muhammadiyah has to prove

theoretically conceptual , operational and concrete are real , that Islam is able to organize the community in the State Republic of Indonesia based on Pancasila

and the 1945 Constitution to be a fair and prosperous society and a prosperous , happy , material and

spiritual that diridlai/ blessed by Allah SWT .