Siyāsah syar’iyyah and Its Application to Constitutional Issues in Indonesia

Abstract

Siyāsah syar’iyyah Islamic law politics) is a political doctrine in Islam based on revealed values (sharia), which in practise constructs state laws to regulate, control, manage, and administer the governance and politics of an Islamic nature. This aims to achieve welfare and avoid harm without violating the universal principles and provisions of sharia. This study aims to examine siyāsah syar’iyyah(Islamic law politics) towards constitutional issues in Indonesia. The method used is a literature study with a conceptual approach. Based on its nature, this research is descriptive, and the research data used is secondary. Based on the results of the study, it shows that siyāsah syar’iyyah is a type of siyāsah (Islamic law politics) constructed by the ruler (ulil amri). The formation of laws is based on religious moral values, which are applied to regulate life in society, nation, and state. Siyāsah syar’iyyah (Islamic law politics) can be a part of the application or implementation of constitutional issues in Indonesia that are ongoing, continuous, and will occur especially in the political year (2023-2024) as a barometer to assess whether these issues are categorized as Islamic (‘ādilah) or not (ẓālimah). For Indonesian Muslims in this contemporary era, siyāsah syar’iyyah has become a necessity