Hizbullah (Indonesia)
| Hizbullah | |
|---|---|
| 回教青年挺身隊 Kaikyō Seinen Teishintai (Tentara Sukarela) Pemuda Islam | |
One version of the Banner (panji) used by Hizbullah | |
| Active | 8 December 1944 – 1947 |
| Country | Dutch East Indies and Indonesia |
| Allegiance | Masyumi Party |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Reserve force for the Defenders of the Homeland in defending the Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies from Allied invasion and as a Paramilitary force |
| Size | ≈ 25,000 men (in 1945) |
| Garrison/HQ | Cibarusah, Bekasi Regency, West Java |
| Nickname | Sabilillah |
| Colors | Green, Red, & White |
| March | Mars Hisbullah |
| Anniversaries | 8 December |
| Engagements | Indonesian National Revolution |
| Commanders | |
| Chairman of the Leadership Center | Zainul Arifin |
| Deputy Chairman of the Leadership Center | Mohamad Roem |
| Training Commander | Mas Mansoer |
| Deputy Training Commander | Prawoto Mangkusasmito |
| Chief Supervisor | Motoshige Yanagawa |
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| Timeline |
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Hizbullah (Old Spelling: Hizboellah or Hisboellah, Arabic: حزب الله, lit. 'Soldiers of God') or Laskar Hizbullah was a laskar perjuang (warrior army) that was active during the Indonesian National Revolution. Hizbullah was formed on 8 December 1944 by the Japanese occupation government under the name of Kaikyō Seinen Teishintai (Japanese: 回教青年挺身隊; 'Islamic Youth Volunteer Force'). Hizbullah was established as a reserve force for the Defenders of the Homeland (PETA) with members consisting of Muslim youths. Unlike PETA, which was under the command of the Imperial Japanese Army, Hizbullah's command lay with the Masyumi Party. Therefore, Hizbullah was not disbanded like PETA when Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945. After the Indonesian proclamation of independence, Hizbullah fought to defend the sovereignty of the newly established Indonesia alongside the military and other laskar's, until the entire Indonesian armed forces were merged into the Indonesian Army in 1947.