Legal Protection of Ahmadiyah Citizens in Freedom and Belief in Religion

Abstract

Ahmadiyya is a religious movement, founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qodian, India, in 1889 M. Ahmadiyya is a revival movement in Islam, international scale, dynamic and rapidly developing. The existence of the Ahmadiyya Organization which is considered contrary to Islam, because it considers Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be the last prophet. For this reason, their presence has never been accepted and even treated by Muslims. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze the legal protection of Ahmadiyah citizens in freedom and religious belief. Research method, type of normative research, with a regulatory approach, conceptual approach. Conclusion: Ahmadiyah as a mass organization is still relevant based on Law No. 16 of 2017 concerning Community Organizations. Legal protection against Ahmadiyah citizens in freedom and religious belief is regulated in various laws and regulations by taking into account the restrictions set by the Law with the aim of ensuring recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and to fulfill fair demands in accordance with moral considerations, security, and public order in a democratic society.