Strategy for Internalizing Religious Moderation Through Community-Based Learning of Tafsir Al-Qur'an (Case Study in Tual City, Maluku)

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the community-based strategy for the development of religious moderation in Tual City, North Maluku, namely through Qur'an interpretation recitation activities organized by several taklim councils. This research is a type of field research because the main data of this research was collected from the activities of majlis taklim in Tual City. The data presentation and analysis model used is descriptive analytical. The phenomenological approach is used to analyze the behavioral phenomenon of the Tual City community which upholds unity and harmony behind diversity both from ethnic, racial and religious aspects. Positive psychology theory is used for the implementation of the concept of religious moderation by the Muslim community in Tual City which can support the creation of tolerance in the community. The results of this study show that the activities of interpreting the Qur'an can build a positive attitude among the Muslim community in the context of religious moderation. The values of religious moderation have been internalized in the life of the Muslim community of Tual City with evidence of the preservation of Kei culture and customs that have been going on for a long time since before Islam entered Tual City. The recitation of the Qur'an interpretation has contributed to providing a theological argument to the people of Tual City that tolerance, preserving local customs and culture, and anti-violence are noble values taught by the Qur'an and hadith which are the main references for Muslims. This is reflected in the attitude of glorifying the teachings of the Qur'an without having to abandon the customary law of lavrul ngabal embraced by the Kei tribe, adherents of animism, who became the majority before converting to Islam in Tual City.