Author
Assoc Prof Wirdyaningsih
Organisation/Institution
Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Law
Country
INDONESIA
Panel
Law and Religion
Title
Hajj Management Policy in Indonesia: Optimizing the Role of the Ministry of Hajj
Abstract
The management of the Hajj in Indonesia is a crucial issue because it involves facilitating the religious obligations of millions of Muslims, as well as managing the large-scale financial aspects of the Hajj. Hajj governance in Indonesia involves various industries, including aviation, healthcare, hotels, and tourism. Furthermore, the management of Indonesian Hajj funds is also channelled into state financial instruments to support infrastructure development. Based on Article 29, verse 2 of the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia, the state has the authority to facilitate the implementation of religious worship for the public interest. Over time, Hajj governance in Indonesia has evolved through various legal and institutional instruments. For instance, this evolution is reflected in the enactment of Law No. 34 of 2014 on Hajj Fund Management, the establishment of the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) in 2014, and the recent establishment of the Ministry of Hajj in 2025. This raises the question: How deeply can the state be involved in Hajj governance? This article discusses the history of Hajj regulations, the mechanisms of financial management and Hajj administration, the issues in Hajj Governance, and the implications of the establishment of the Ministry of Hajj on the management of Hajj in Indonesia. The findings of this study suggest that the establishment of the Ministry of Hajj presents opportunities for enhancing the integration of Hajj management, while also posing challenges in the form of potential bureaucratic overlap, accountability issues, and concerns regarding financial transparency. By examining the implications, challenges, and opportunities of this institutional change, this paper contributes to efforts to strengthen Hajj governance in Indonesia in accordance with the constitutional mandate, foster public trust, and adopt global best practices in managing large-scale pilgrimages.
Biography
Dr. Wirdyaningsih has been a lecturer at the Department of Islamic Law and Customary Law, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, since 1997, teaching courses in Islamic Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and General Elections. She holds Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Laws degrees from the same faculty. A certified mediator and long-standing member of the Supreme Court Mediation Working Group, she has extensive experience as a mediator, trainer, and facilitator for various national institutions. Actively engaged in election supervision since 2004, she has held multiple key roles in Indonesia’s electoral bodies and selection teams. Currently, Dr. Wirdyaningsih serves as Head of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit of FHUI, Chair of the Association of Islamic Law Lecturers in Indonesia, Treasurer of the Institute for Islamic Studies and Islamic Law FHUI, Advisory Board Member of the Association of Islamic Economic Law Lecturers and Researchers, and Member of the Indonesian Sharia Arbitration Association. Iffah Karimah has been a lecturer in the Islamic Law and Customary Law Study Program at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia since 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from the same faculty and pursued her Master’s degree in Islamic Finance and Management at Durham University, United Kingdom. Beyond teaching, she is actively engaged in various educational, social, and religious organizations, including serving as a researcher at the Institute for Islamic Studies and Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia (2014–present), administrator of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Sharia Economic Society (2017–2018), and member of the Indonesian Islamic Law Lecturers Association (2015–present). She also serves as a member of the Law and Human Rights Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (2020–present). Currently, Iffah is pursuing her Ph.D. with a research focus on Islamic economic law, particularly in the area of Sharia fintech.
