A. H. Asari Taufiqurrohman, Mohamad Hidayat Muhtar, Ahmad, Nur Mohamad Kasim, Suwitno Yutye Imran
The study explores how Islamic law and local culture influence democracy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia and how each country's constitution facilitates the implementation of democracy based on Islamic principles. In the context of the UAE, Islamic law (sharia) is the primary source of law, while in Indonesia, Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution establish a more inclusive and pluralist legal framework, enabling the practice of Islamic law in a context that respects religious freedom. The research employs juridical legal research with historical, comparative, and Islamic legal approaches and will be analyzed with descriptive-analytical methods. The results showed the role of Islamic law, constitution, and culture in shaping democracy in the UAE and Indonesia through public policies and laws that accommodate the wider community's interests. With its sharia law and authoritarian constitution, the UAE shows a democracy different from Indonesia, which implements an inclusive democracy based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Cultural factors also play a role, with the UAE influenced by the monarchy and ruling family loyalties, while Indonesia is influenced by ethnic and cultural diversity. Implementing Islamic democracy requires transforming power, inclusive dialogue, and balancing Islamic values and universal democracy. © 2024, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta. All rights reserved.
Universitas Pekalongan, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Indonesia
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