Soft Approach cons radicalization as an attempt to deradicalize through Islam Nusantara approach

Abstract

ABSTRACT   Radicalism has become a concern for the Indonesian people, cause its practice reduce diversity and peace. The emergence of radicalism in Indonesia is caused by four main factors, namely political violence, poor governance, global revival, and the spirit of Arabism. Radicalism also arises as a result of deviations from religious norms, as well as secular life in people's lives. Radicalism in Indonesia is increasingly developing along with the development of formalistic and rigid understanding of religion in understanding the texts of the study of religion. only textually, not seeing from other factors, so the actions they taken only refer to the behavior of the Prophet literally. Efforts to suppress the development of radicalism (radicalism) of the government have made various efforts, both soft approaches and hard approaches. The aim is to safeguard the Pancasila and Unity in Diversity which aspire to unity, unity and positive cooperation in building the nation and state. The government also encourages every element of society to actively participate in suppressing the development of radicalism. Nahdlatul Ulama as the largest Islamic Community Organization (ORMAS) in Indonesia, called and participated in deradicalization, by offering an Islamic approach called as Islam Nusantara. Islam Nusantara is a ideology of Islam that is not only textual but also contextual and respects local wisdom. Islam Nusantara offers a moderate (moderate) Islam that is not extreme, always balanced and inclusive, tolerant and can coexist peacefully with followers of other religions, and can accept democracy. The model of Islam Nusantara approach is actually not only aimed at those who have been contaminated by radical understanding, but also the general public as a preventive effort, so that they are not contaminated by radicalism.   Keyword: Radicalism, Deradicalization, Islam Nusantara,