Muhammad Inayat, Ahmad Fauzi

Larangan Perayaan Tahun Baru Masehi Di Kota Banda Aceh: Regulasi, Implementasi, Dan Respon Masyarakat

Introduction

Larangan perayaan tahun baru masehi di kota banda aceh: regulasi, implementasi, dan respon masyarakat. Telusuri larangan perayaan Tahun Baru Masehi di Banda Aceh. Analisis regulasi, implementasi, & respon masyarakat terhadap kebijakan berbasis hukum Islam, menyoroti kohesi sosial & keberagaman.

Abstract

This research aims to explore the prohibition of the celebration of the Gregorian New Year in Banda Aceh through an analysis of the regulations enacted, the implementation of policies in the field, and the community's response to these policies. Aceh is an area that implements Islamic law, so Banda Aceh has special regulations that prohibit various activities that are considered incompatible with Islamic values, including the celebration of the Gregorian New Year. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The focus of the research includes regulations, implementation, and community responses to the policy. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. In addition, document analysis of qanun, circulars, and media coverage was conducted to complement primary data. The results of the study show that the ban on New Year celebrations in Banda Aceh has succeeded in upholding Islamic values but has not been optimal in maintaining social cohesion among religious communities. This policy has created tension between the enforcement of religious identity and the protection of diversity. The study recommends a more inclusive and dialogical approach to minimize social distance, as well as the need for further research to measure the long-term impact of this policy on multicultural societies.

Review

This research provides a timely and relevant exploration of the prohibition of Gregorian New Year celebrations in Banda Aceh, a unique case study due to its implementation of Islamic law. The paper clearly outlines its objective to analyze the regulations, their on-the-ground implementation, and the ensuing community response. Employing a qualitative case study approach with diverse data collection methods, including interviews, observation, documentation, and archival analysis, the study demonstrates a robust methodological framework. Its core finding—that the ban effectively upholds Islamic values but simultaneously undermines social cohesion and creates tension between religious identity enforcement and diversity protection—is a significant contribution to understanding the complexities of religiously-motivated policy in a multicultural context. While the abstract presents a compelling narrative, there are areas where further detail or nuance would strengthen the overall argument. Specifically, the abstract states the ban "has succeeded in upholding Islamic values"; a more detailed explanation of how this 'success' was empirically measured or observed within the research would be beneficial. Similarly, the abstract highlights a lack of optimal social cohesion and the creation of "tension," but does not elaborate on the specific forms this tension takes, the extent of its impact on different religious communities, or the various nuances of community responses beyond a general sense of unease. Clarifying the operationalization of "social cohesion" and illustrating the specific dynamics of this tension would provide richer insight into the policy's actual societal impact. Overall, this paper addresses a critical and often sensitive topic, offering valuable insights into the challenges of governance at the intersection of religious law and multicultural coexistence. The study's recommendation for a more inclusive and dialogical approach is pertinent and offers practical direction for policymakers. Given its rigorous methodology and significant findings, this research makes a valuable contribution to the fields of public policy, sociology of religion, and legal studies, particularly within the Southeast Asian context. The findings are highly relevant for understanding social dynamics in regions implementing religious laws and warrant publication, pending a thorough review of the full manuscript for the aforementioned areas of potential elaboration and detail.

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