Tahiro: Journal of Peace and Religious Moderation
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Religious Moderation and Freedom of Belief in the Digital Age

RELIGIOUS MODERATION AS A MECHANISM OF SOCIAL STABILITY IN A MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT: STUDY OF THE SASAK COMMUNITY

Hamdani Khairul Fikri (State Islamic University of Mataram, Indonesia)
Andri Warseto (Canal Suez University, Egypt)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2024

Abstract

Religious moderation is an important element in maintaining social harmony amidst the plurality of Indonesian society. This article aims to analyze the application of religious moderation in the Sasak community, Lombok, using Pierre Bourdieu's habitus theory as an analytical framework. This study uses a qualitative method based on literature review to explore the interaction between local traditions and religious values ??in shaping the practice of religious moderation. The results of the study indicate that the Sasak community has succeeded in internalizing the values ??of religious moderation through habitus formed from collective social experiences. Values ??such as tolerance, inclusiveness, and mutual cooperation are the main mechanisms in creating social stability amidst the challenges of globalization. In addition, the role of religious leaders, local traditions, and moderation-based education are key factors supporting the success of religious moderation. However, this study also notes obstacles in the form of the influence of globalization, radicalism, and economic inequality that can disrupt social harmony. Thus, religious moderation is not only relevant as a strategy to face global challenges, but also as a foundation for multicultural societies in maintaining social cohesion.

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tahiro

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Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

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TAHIRO: Journal of Peace and Religious Moderation is a peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually (June and December) by the Rumah Moderasi Beragama (RMB), Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram (UIN Mataram). The journal welcomes high-quality conceptual papers, empirical research, case studies, ...