Indonesia, as a country with a
Muslim majority, has various ways of understanding and practicing Islamic
teachings. Each individual and group has a different perspective, and these
differences are natural. However, there is one thing that cannot be ignored:
Islam affirms that only Allah is worthy of worship. When a group places a
“teacher” or religious leader in a position almost equal to that of God, even
making them a source of “anti-criticism,” that is when serious problems begin
to arise.
This phenomenon of deviation is not
merely theoretical; cases have spread widely on social media, showing how some
people blindly follow their leaders' teachings without questioning,
researching, or considering whether these teachings are in line with true
Islam. This attitude is not only dangerous for oneself, but also damages the
image of Islam as a whole.
We must dare to admit that this
pattern arises because of a system of understanding that has been passed down
from generation to generation and is not always based on authentic sources.
Many people believe something simply because “it has been taught since long
ago,” not because they understand the arguments or its truth. If left
unchecked, this condition opens the door for individuals who want to take
advantage for personal or group interests by manipulating the ignorance of the
people.
This is called dogmatism, accepting
a teaching as absolute truth without requiring evidence. This kind of dogma is
dangerous because it can lead people astray.
Therefore, we as Muslims have a
moral and spiritual responsibility to be critical. We must return to the true
sources, namely the Qur'an, authentic hadith, and the studies of the scholars.
Criticizing understanding does not mean rebelling; rather, it is a form of
caution in maintaining the purity of religion.
This is similar to what happens if
we choose the wrong “teacher” or teachings that are supposed to be pure Islamic
rules without any “respect” but instead treat someone as they please and
deviate from the actual rules. Examples can be seen in the following links:
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUrg8Xgh/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUrgrgeW/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUrgeJ94/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUrgLS7o/
These links have garnered several
comments from TikTok users.
If the faithful continue to be
taught without understanding, then deviations will continue to occur. However,
if we begin to learn, ask questions, and study, then we will not only save
ourselves, but also help create a Muslim community that is more intelligent,
mature, and less susceptible to exploitation.
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