Moderasi Beragama dalam Politik Perspektif al-Qur’an

Abstract

This study examines religious moderation in politics from the perspective of the Qur’an as an ethical and spiritual foundation for building a just, inclusive, and civilized political system. Religious moderation is understood as the principles of wasathiyah (the middle path), ‘adl (justice), amanah (responsibility), shura (deliberation), and tolerance, which are highly relevant in addressing contemporary challenges such as radicalism, intolerance, identity politics, and the misuse of religion in the political sphere. This research employs a qualitative-descriptive method with a normative-philosophical orientation, using library research, and applies thematic exegesis (tafsir maudhu’i) along with a socio-political approach. The findings show that the Qur’an emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness and justice as pillars of governance (Q. an-Nisa: 58), meritocracy in leadership selection (Q. al-Baqarah: 247), conflict resolution through reconciliation and brotherhood (Q. al-Hujurat: 9–10), as well as proportional defense ethics in safeguarding sovereignty (Q. al-Baqarah: 190). Religious moderation also requires ethical, participatory, and welfare-oriented political communication. The study concludes that religious moderation in politics from the Qur’anic perspective is not only conceptual but also practical, serving as a strategy to build a political system of rahmatan lil-‘alamin that strengthens unity, respects diversity, and realizes social justice for all people.