<![CDATA[The rise of global ideological polarization, marked by the strengthening of right-wing and left-wing ideologies as well as the spread of post-truth narratives, poses significant challenges to religious organizations in maintaining ideological moderation and social cohesion. This study examines Muhammadiyah’s responses to these global ideological currents and analyzes its position in navigating ideological contestation in the contemporary era. Employing a qualitative approach with a literature-based and thematic analysis, this study draws on Muhammadiyah’s official documents, organizational decisions, intellectual discourses, and relevant scholarly literature. The findings indicate that Muhammadiyah responds to ideological polarization through a framework of critical centrism, grounded in the principles of Islam Wasathiyah, tajdid (renewal), and the Manhaj Tarjih methodology. This approach enables Muhammadiyah to critically engage with both right-wing exclusivism and left-wing secularism while resisting the epistemic distortions characteristic of the post-truth era. Rather than adopting rigid ideological positions, Muhammadiyah promotes a balanced, rational, and ethical Islamic perspective that emphasizes social justice, democratic values, and religious moderation. The study highlights Muhammadiyah’s role as a mediating force in Indonesia’s religious and ideological landscape and underscores its contribution to fostering constructive public discourse amid global ideological turbulence.]]>
