Religious Moderation through a Dialogic and Sustainable Da'wah Communication Approach
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https://doi.org/10.63738/annujum.v2i4.42Keywords:
Da'wah Communication, Religious Moderation, Interreligious Dialogue, Religious Tolerance, Social HarmonyAbstract
This article examines the role of dialogical da'wah communication in promoting religious moderation as a solution to polarization and religious conflict in Indonesia's multicultural society. Religious polarization and extremism are increasingly rising in the digital era, demanding innovative and inclusive communication approaches to build social harmony. This study employs a qualitative approach with systematic literature analysis to identify effective da'wah communication strategies in building mutual understanding and interreligious tolerance. The results of the study indicate that dialogical, inclusive, and sustainable da'wah communication can serve as a bridge for religious moderation by emphasizing universal values such as justice, compassion, and peace, as well as respecting differences and building cross-religious partnerships. These findings identify five main implementation strategies: (1) a community-engaged participatory approach, (2) the use of positive narratives on tolerance, (3) structured dialogue with trained facilitators, (4) the utilization of contemporary and digital media, and (5) the empowerment of da'is in understanding the principles of religious moderation. The implications of this research are relevant for da'wah practitioners, communicators, and policymakers in developing sustainable communication strategies for social harmony. This study emphasizes that religious moderation is not solely the responsibility of religious institutions, but requires cross-sectoral collaboration involving the government, civil society organizations, mass media, and local communities. In conclusion, dialogical and sustainable da'wah communication has significant potential as a strategic instrument to promote religious moderation and prevent radicalization in a multicultural society.
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