This study discusses the politics of recognition of Baha'i adherents in Indonesia, who face
obstacles in society. Apart from rejection in society, there are restrictions on their civil
rights. This research was conducted in a regional locus in Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan.
In addition to discussing Baha'i adherents, who are not widely known by the public,
especially in Kubu Raya, the study aims to provide important information regarding the
relationship between the Baha’is and the majority Muslim community and the government
of Kubu Raya. The research was conducted with a socio-legal approach, directly taking to
the field by conducting interviews data analysis through stages; data condensation, data
exposure, conclu-sion, and verification. The research findings explain that Baha'i adherents
have not been fully recognized by society and the law in Indonesia, but amid the Muslim
majority community in Kubu Raya, they have never experienced rejection; in fact, their
existence is very well received by the people of Kubu Raya who are known to be diverse and
accept differences. Baha’i adherents are known to be very kind, friendly, and open by the
people of Kubu Raya. On the other hand, the Baha'i adherents are not fully recognized by
the Kubu Raya Local Government, so civil rights that should be fully guaranteed, assist-ed,
and protected by the constitution, are still hampered because the existing system in
government administration does not provide a Baha'i religion column.