Non Muslim Under The Regulation Of Islamic Law In Aceh

The purpose of this research is to explore how non-Muslim minorities perception to regulation of Islamic Law in Aceh Province , Indonesia. This is important because since 2001, the province of Aceh, is the only one in the republic of Indonesia to carry out Islamic Law by the local government. The data of research was collected from 193 respondents (102 males and 91 females) in 7 districts in Aceh Province by using questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics performed using SPSS/PC Ver.13.00. Results indicated that 96% of respondents are non-Muslim communities in Aceh Province, who did not know that Islamic Law in force in Aceh. So more of they are anxiety (51% of respondents) and worry to implementation Islamic Law in his town. There are 17% non-Muslims feel disturbed when they cannot justify in eating and drinking during the day the month of Ramadan. But most of them (76%) answered do not miss human rights. Using interviewed, also found more of non-Muslims are trying to adjust to the conditions and culture of local communities. Sometime they try to take advantage of the use of hijab/jilbab. Her hijab has made it look more beautiful, her face and hair more awake from the hot of sun.