The Concept of Islamic Moderation in Indonesia: A Comparative Study in Tafsir An-Nur and Tafsir of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA)

Abstract

This study aims to discuss Islamic moderation with a comparative study of Tafsir An-nur, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA). The method used in this study is qualitative with library research methods by looking for sources from written materials. The result of this study is that Islamic moderation is a school of Islamic thought that prioritizes moderate views and attitudes (al-tawassut), fair (al-adl), tolerance (al-tasamuh) not excessive (al-ghulu aw al-ifrat), not narrowing (al-tafrit), prioritizing goodness (al-khairiyah) and balanced (al-tawazun) and proportional (al-i'tidal) in religion. The verses of Islamic moderation both in the tafsir of An-Nur and the Tafsir of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag RI) have many similarities in their interpretation. The meaning of ummatan wasatan has the meaning of middle people (moderate), balanced people, and not people who live excessively in religion (extreme). This study examines the concept of Islamic moderation in Indonesia by comparing Tafsir An-Nur and Tafsir of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag). The novelty of this study lies in its comparative approach to two widely used interpretations in Indonesia, each of which reflects a different perspective in understanding and implementing Islamic moderation values. The originality of this study is realized through an in-depth analysis that reveals the differences and similarities between the two interpretations in the context of moderation, which has not been widely explored in previous studies. The implication of this study is to provide a more comprehensive view of how Islamic moderation can be applied in daily life in Indonesia, as well as to provide recommendations to the government and educational institutions in developing more inclusive teaching materials that align with the spirit of Islamic moderation. The results of this research are expected to strengthen the government's efforts in promoting religious moderation and supporting the creation of a harmonious and tolerant society.