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| Dewan Dakwah | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dewan Dakwah |
| Native name | Dewan Dakwah Islamiyah Indonesia |
| Formation | 1967 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Region served | Indonesia |
| Key people | Mohammad Natsir, Achmad Sjaichu, Abdullah Gymnastiar |
Dewan Dakwah is an Indonesian Islamic organization founded in the late 1960s that focuses on proselytizing Islam in Indonesia, religious education, and social outreach. It operates alongside other Islamic organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, and Majelis Ulama Indonesia while engaging with political actors like Golkar (political party), Partai Persatuan Pembangunan, and figures including Suharto, Abdurrahman Wahid, and Megawati Sukarnoputri. The organization has intersected with movements and institutions such as Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim se-Indonesia, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Jemaah Islamiyah, and international entities like Muslim Brotherhood, Al-Azhar University, and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Dewan Dakwah traces origins to post-Sukarno shifts and the 1965–1966 anti-Communist Party of Indonesia period, when leaders including Mohammad Natsir, Achmad Sjaichu, and Abdurrahman Wahid debated strategies alongside organizations like Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama. It formed amid interactions with state institutions such as Central Intelligence Agency-era geopolitics and regional actors like Malaysian Islamic Party, United States Agency for International Development, and Ministry of Religious Affairs (Indonesia). Through the New Order (Indonesia) era under Suharto and transitions to the Reformasi period, the group engaged with networks including Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia, University of Indonesia, Bogor Agricultural University, and religious scholars from Al-Azhar University, King Saud University, and International Islamic University Malaysia.
The stated mission emphasizes propagation of Islamic theology and moral reform across communities, aligning with texts like the Qur'an and traditions traced to figures such as Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Shafi'i, and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Objectives include dawah efforts similar to initiatives by Tablighi Jamaat, educational programming reminiscent of Darul Uloom Deoband, and humanitarian responses comparable to Red Cross, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Palestine Liberation Organization-related activism. Dewan Dakwah positions itself in relation to legal frameworks such as Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 and institutions including Supreme Court of Indonesia, Constitutional Court of Indonesia, and Ministry of Home Affairs (Indonesia).
The organization is structured with national leadership, provincial chapters, and local branches interacting with entities like Provincial Government of West Java, Jakarta Special Capital Region, and universities such as Gadjah Mada University and Airlangga University. Leadership roles often connect to personalities who have links to Majelis Ulama Indonesia, Ikatan Sarjana Nahdlatul Ulama, and figures including Abdullah Gymnastiar and Buya Hamka. It maintains coordination with networks like Forum Umat Islam, Persaudaraan Muslimin Indonesia, and international partners including International Islamic Relief Organization and Islamic Development Bank.
Programs span mosque-based preaching, Islamic schooling, and media outreach, intersecting with outlets like Radio Republik Indonesia, TVRI, Metro TV, and print media such as Kompas and Republika (Indonesian newspaper). Educational initiatives parallel curricula at institutions like IAIN (Institut Agama Islam Negeri), UIN Jakarta, and madrasah systems tied to Ministry of Religious Affairs (Indonesia). Social services include disaster relief reminiscent of efforts by Basarnas, Palang Merah Indonesia, and international NGOs like UNICEF and World Food Programme. The organization runs dakwah training akin to seminars held by International Islamic University Malaysia and collaborates with community actors such as Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah and Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia.
Dewan Dakwah has influenced public discourse alongside parties like Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan, Partai Nasional Demokrat, and movements including Islamic Defenders Front and Gerakan Pemuda Ansor. It has engaged in debates on laws such as Undang-Undang Anti Pornografi and social issues debated in forums like People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia and Regional Representative Council. The organization’s stance has intersected with high-profile cases involving figures such as Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), Anies Baswedan, and institutions like Jakarta Provincial Government and National Commission on Human Rights (Indonesia).
Funding sources reportedly include local donations, charity networks, and collaborations with international organizations such as Islamic Relief, Muslim World League, and philanthropic trusts linked to foundations in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Qatar. Affiliations extend to transnational networks like Muslim World League, World Assembly of Muslim Youth, and educational links to Al-Azhar University, Zaytuna College, and International Islamic University Malaysia. Financial interactions often navigate regulations overseen by Ministry of Finance (Indonesia) and reporting to entities such as Corruption Eradication Commission when controversies arise.
Critics from groups including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and domestic NGOs like Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation have raised concerns over alleged links to hardline movements such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Hizb ut-Tahrir. Controversies involved public debates with politicians like Megawati Sukarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and scrutiny by law enforcement agencies including Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Terorisme and National Police (Indonesia). Academic critiques from scholars at Monash University, University of Melbourne, and SOAS University of London have examined its rhetoric alongside social movements such as Islamic revivalism in Southeast Asia, with policy responses discussed in forums including ASEAN, APEC, and the United Nations.
Category:Islamic organizations based in Indonesia