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Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA-The notion of radicalism-terrorism is still a serious threat to the life of society and the state. Therefore, prevention efforts must continue to be carried out, one of which is the Webinar on the Prevention of Radicalism-Terrorism and the launch of works such as the one conducted by the Ideology Development Center (PPI), LPPM, State University of Surabaya (UNESA) yesterday, Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Rectorate of the Lidah Wetan Campus. , Surabaya.
The work, which was launched to celebrate Pancasila's Birthday, June 1, 2022, is the book "Snapping Terror(ism): Ex-convicts Speak, Families Witness" written by the UNESA PPI team consisting of Mukhzamilah, Much. Khoiri, Ahmad Bashri and Mohammad Syahidul Haq. The book contains confessions of 15 former terrorist convicts (napiter) regarding their involvement with radicalism; initial introductions, doctrine, beliefs, recruitment methods, funding, weapons, attacks until the turning point for them to return to the NKRI.
"We dedicate this work as a preventive measure and educate the public about the dangers of radicalism-terrorism. So that we know how this understanding initially began to permeate the minds and beliefs of the nation's children to regard Pancasila as a taghut and a quick ticket to heaven, namely by disbelieving and justifying the blood of people outside their group," said Ahmad Bashri in front of hundreds of participants who were present in private. online.
In addition, the book also conveys the testimony of the families of ex-convicts on the involvement of their children or relatives in the chaos of radicalism. "Hopefully this book is useful and the life journey of the ex-convicts can be a lesson for all of us so that we don't fall into an understanding that is contrary to the values of Pancasila," hoped Much. Khoiri, another writer.
Ex-Napiter, Jack Harun Voices
The event was also attended by Joko Trihermanto alias Jack Harun, a former convict and former member of a well-known combatant; Noordin M Top and Dr Azhari. Jack Harun explained, radical understanding can target anyone, ordinary people, campus people, there are also graduates from Islamic boarding schools. This understanding usually enters slowly but surely, it can be through friends, it can be through neighbors, it can be through husband or wife, relatives or parents or children.
“So people who basically want to improve themselves, but are in the wrong group, get influenced quickly. At first, you will learn to pray or about fiqh, but over time you will enter into extreme studies. That's the plot that we all have to watch out for,” explained Jack Harun.
He added that their movements were quite shrewd. Invisible. But dangerous. This understanding is not only in one religion, but also occurs in all religions and groups. “The terrorist movement is underground, its doctrine is slow but sure. If it is at the hard level, then they are invited to do combat training, assembling bombs from light to simple like in Poso," he explained.
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Back to the Homeland, Terrorized by 'Gangs' of Terrorists
The man who is now actively preaching the teachings of peace said that the current government's homework is not only preventing and taking action against suspected terrorists. However, also pay attention to how ex-convicts are released from detention. Those who realized, repented and returned to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia were rejected and even ostracized. Want to work, let alone in the agency can not. That's how Jack Harun felt after he got out of prison.
Therefore, ex-convicts do need to be accommodated, one of which can be in the form of a foundation to provide moral support or support in the form of work or establishing certain businesses. “I myself have opened a soto shop in Grogol, Central Java. At first it was difficult, but I struggled and was able to improve,” he said.
“Most importantly, ex-convicts who have returned to the Republic of Indonesia sometimes receive threats from members of their former group or members of their previous association (terrorists, ed). This must be a concern, ensuring the safety of those who have realized and repented while providing assistance through foundations and so on," he said.
Prof. Akh. Muzakki, Professor of UIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya welcomed the presence of the book. According to him, the contents of the book are all 'meat'. Rarely is there a book that contains testimonials from former convicts like this book. In addition, the book is light, aka presented in simple language and from a first-person point of view. “If you read this book, it's like you are having a conversation and hearing the confessions of the ex-convicts firsthand. The storytelling style that is collapsing makes this book an added value. This is a baboon book. Don't stop here, continue, publish further works if necessary to the Q-1 journal," he said. [UNESA PR]
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