Strengthening Religious Moderation In Multicultural Indonesia: A Descriptive Study In East Nusa Tenggara And Bali

Authors

  • Ali Amran State Islamic University of Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary, Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia
  • Sholeh Fikri State Islamic University of Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary, Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2099-1032
  • Budi Gautama Siregar State Islamic University of Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary, Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8167-5418
  • Abd Ghafar bin Don University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Syafri Martabe Rizka Nasution Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30983/it.v9i1.9275

Keywords:

Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Multicultural Indonesia, Religious Moderation

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the understanding and implementation of religious moderation in maintaining harmony among diverse groups and strengthening national unity and integrity in a multi-ethnic society, with a focus on the regions of East Nusa Tenggara and Bali. This research employed descriptive qualitative methods, collecting data through observation, documentation, and interviews. Data triangulation techniques were then used to analyse the data systematically.  Additionally, during data analysis, the author used the VosViewer application to track previous research related to the discussed themes. The results showed that the people of East Nusa Tenggara and Bali generally had a good understanding of religious moderation. Various efforts and strategies to promote religious moderation had been implemented, yielding positive results that needed to be sustained, especially in the context of multiethnic societies. However, intolerant attitudes were still found in some areas, especially towards Muslims who are in a minority position in Kupang and some places in Bali. This finding confirms the importance of strengthening multiculturalism-based religious moderation programmes to build social harmony amid the nation's plurality.

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Amran, A., Fikri, S., Siregar, B. G., Abd Ghafar bin Don, & Nasution , S. M. R. (2025). Strengthening Religious Moderation In Multicultural Indonesia: A Descriptive Study In East Nusa Tenggara And Bali. Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies, 9(1), 85–102. https://doi.org/10.30983/it.v9i1.9275

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