The Intra-sectarian Dialogue Within Islamic Communities: Challenges and Opportunities of Nowadays Islam in Indonesia

Abstract

The tensions between Islamic sects in Indonesia are a serious problem for the unity of Muslims and the integrity of the country. This study resolves religious conflicts that occur in Indonesia. Then, using a wasatiyya Islamic perspective to discover what challenges and opportunities. It can be taken in the modern era. Using the extended review method, this study identifies external factors such as extremism and exclusivity in religion, as well as internal factors such as political agendas that create divided political identities. The sects that are always involved and affected include Ahmadiyah, Shia, Sunni, and Wahabi. Forms of discrimination include expulsion, destruction of mosques, labeling as deviant, and terrorist attacks that are very detrimental and do not fully receive guarantees from local authorities. So, optimizing mosques as symbols of religious authority, social media as innovations in preaching, educational institutions as places of establishment, and international ethics conferences can be used as instruments to realize unity and enable dialogue between religious sects to minimize conflict and foster unity.

Keywords: Sects in Islam, Wasatiyya, dialogue