Tracing the Roots and Gateways of Radicalization in Countering Radicalism through a System Approach at the State Islamic University of Mataram

Nazar Naamy
Abdul Razak Abdulroya Panaemalae

Edukasia Islamika: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol 7 No 2 (2022): Edukasia Islamika - Jurnal Pendidikan Islam

This paper examined counter-radicalization at UIN Mataram (Mataram State Islamic  University) through a systematic approach. It focused on the forms, typology, roots, and  gateways of radicalism in the Islamic university. This study categorized the roots of radicalism  as the internal aspect of the system, while the gateways are referred to as the external  component. The findings showed that the efforts to demolish radicalism at UIN Mataram should  be preceded by an understanding of (a) the forms and typology of radicalism, (b) the roots and  gateways of radical ideology, and (c) offering solutions through a systemic approach. These include leadership involvement, disseminating moderate Islamic values (washatiyyah), re examining the curriculum and materials prone to misunderstanding, modifying the pedagogical  methods, involving Islamic boarding schools, and carrying out more studies on radicalism at  Islamic higher education institutions.