Strengthening the Existence of Islamic Law in Indonesia’s National Practice

Abstract

Islamic law has existed since the arrival of Islam in Indonesia and simultaneously colored the government policies at that time. In the pre-Dutch colonial period, Islamic law was the only legal system that was implemented and became a legal awareness that developed in the majority of customary law communities in Indonesia. The instruments of strengthening Islamic law are supported by important elements such as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, Religious Courts, and so on. Therefore, the development of the enactment of Islamic law in Indonesia experienced significant growth with national practices as desired by the citizens of the Republic of Indonesia, who are predominantly Muslim.