https://journal3.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/jpp <p style="text-align: justify;">Jurnal Politik Profetik is a scientific journal published by the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Philosophy, and Politics, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia.&nbsp;The journal is published twice a year; June and December. This journal publishes original academic research with the main topic of political studies in various countries, especially political studies in Indonesia. This journal specializes in studying political science in various countries and is intended to reveal original research and current issues. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars from related fields considering the following general topics; <em>Islamic Politics, </em><em>Democracy, </em><em>Islamic Social Movement, </em><em>Election, </em><em>Political Parties, </em><em>Political Sociology, </em><em>Politics and Government, and </em><em>Local Politics.</em></p> Department of Political Science, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar en-US Jurnal Politik Profetik 2337-4756 https://journal3.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/jpp/article/view/49803 <p><em>Studying the intersection of Islamic identity politics and governance in Aceh is crucial due to its implications for regional autonomy and national cohesion. Aceh's special autonomy, allowing the enforcement of Sharia law, highlights a unique governance model within Indonesia. This issue is underexplored in current research, which often overlooks the nuanced impacts of Isla</em><em>mi</em><em>c identity politics on both local governance and national policy integration. Previous studies have primarily focused on general autonomy or Islamic law without delving into how these elements specifically interact within Aceh's political context.</em> <em>This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating how Islamic identity politics influences Aceh's legal and governance systems and its conflict with national policie</em><em>. </em><em>Using the theory of political identity and autonomy, the research employs a qualitative approach with a focus on case studies in Aceh</em><em>, </em><em>the research employs a qualitative approach with a focus on case studies in Aceh. The main data collection techniques used in this study include online news document analysis and direct observation. The study's findings reveal the complex dynamics between Aceh’s local Islamic values and national legislative pressures, providing new insights into regional autonomy challenges</em><em>.</em></p> Putri Rahmah Nur Hakim Irwan Abdullah Lina Marlina Copyright (c) 2024 Putri Rahmah Nur Hakim, Irwan Abdullah, Lina Marlina https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-09-25 2024-09-25 12 2 98 115 10.24252/profetik.v12i2a1