Miqot: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman (Jun 2017)
ETIKA ISLAM DALAM RANAH POLITIK: Respon dan Tinjauan Kritis Nahdlatul Ulama dan Muhammadiyah Provinsi Jambi terhadap Penyelenggaraan Pilkada Langsung, 2005-2015
Abstract
This paper reviews the impacts of election and the critical evaluations of NU and Muhammadiyah of Jambi against the direct elections during 2005-2015.This research uses field data collection techniques such as interviews and documentation. The Data obtained are analyzed by using hermeneutical and fenomenalogal analysis. The research found that the direct elections have negative impact on the people. Therefore, the NU and Muhammadiyah have considered to review and to provide critical notes; (i) The organizers of the elections must be objective, trustworthy, fair, and transparent. (ii) Voters should use their rights responsibly and avoid money politics, (iii) The candidates of the regional leaders must compete fairly, and be ready and gentleman whether they lose or win, (iv) All parties must avoid black campaign and character assassination to other competitors, (v) All parties must follow the rules of the election consistently and put religious (Islamic) values and public norms as guidance.