Religious Moderation and Tolerance in the Quran: A Living Quran Approach to Everyday Islamic Practices
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https://doi.org/10.58485/elrusyd.v10i2.579Keywords:
Religious moderation, religious tolerance, living Quran, Quranic studiesAbstract
Religious moderation and tolerance are fundamental principles that play a vital role in sustaining social harmony in contemporary societies characterized by the rapid circulation of diverse information and religious interpretations. In this context, revisiting the Quran as a primary source of ethical guidance is essential to understanding how moderation and tolerance are conceptualized and practiced in daily life. This study aims to examine Quranic teachings on religious moderation and tolerance and to analyze their implementation in everyday Islamic practices. Employing a qualitative research design, this study adopts the Living Quran and Hadith approach, drawing data from Quranic verses, Hadith, classical and contemporary ijtihad, as well as expert opinions. The analytical framework is based on Engkizar’s Living Quran theory and is applied through thematic analysis supported by relevant studies published in reputable international journals. The findings reveal that everyday practices, such as visiting and hosting guests, are not merely cultural traditions but reflect deeply embedded values of etiquette, social responsibility, mutual respect, and religious tolerance. Furthermore, the study identifies several key Quranic verses that serve as foundational principles of moderation and tolerance in daily life, including Q.S. Al-Baqarah (2):143 on balance, Q.S. Al-Baqarah (2):256 on freedom of belief, Q.S. Al-Hujurat (49):13 on human equality, and Q.S. Al-Kafirun on respect for religious differences. This study contributes to contemporary Quranic studies by demonstrating how religious moderation and tolerance are actively lived and practiced within Muslim communities.
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