Preventive Measures to Counter Religious Radicalism Based on the Principles of Religious Moderation

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10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_86How to use a DOI?

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Religion; Radicalism; Moderation

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of religious moderation in preventing religious radicalism, as well as the orientation of preventing religious radicalism based on the values of religious moderation. This research adopts a normative legal approach emphasizing conceptual and legislative frameworks. The findings assert that the value of religious moderation in preventing religious radicalism emphasizes the inclusive essence of Islam as character, attitude, and identity that embodies the principle of rahmatan lil ‘alamin (blessing for all creation). Inclusive Islam underscores the essence of Islam as the “core” directing its essence and attitude. In this context, inclusive Islam is relevant to the notion of washatiyah, whereby moderate Islamic teachings serve as a primary defense against religious radicalism. The orientation towards preventing religious radicalism based on the values of religious moderation can effectively be implemented within Islamic boarding schools through comprehensive learning and understanding of the traditional Islamic texts (kitab-kitab kuning), which inherently focus on fostering good manners among students, thereby minimizing exposure to radicalism. Furthermore, the prevention of religious radicalism based on religious moderation values can also be achieved through disseminating moderate religious content on social media platforms to counter radical religious ideologies online.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nurul Hikmah
AU  - Emmilia Rusdiana
AU  - Agung Ari Subagyo
AU  - Syahid Akhmad Faisol
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/11
TI  - Preventive Measures to Counter Religious Radicalism Based on the Principles of Religious Moderation
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Law (ICSSL 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 976
EP  - 996
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_86
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-303-0_86
ID  - Hikmah2024
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