THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MODERATION AS A SOLUTION IN OVERCOMING EXTREMISM: MOHAMMAD HASHIM KAMALI’S PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This article aims to analyze Mohammad Hashim Kamali’s thoughts on the concept of moderation or wasatiyah in the Qur’an as an important principle in overcoming extremism and radicalism movements in the public sphere. This research uses qualitative research with a literature review approach. The data collection technique used in this research is documentation. The research data source focuses on Mohammad Hashim Kamali’s work entitled The Middle Path of Moderation in Islam: The Qur’anic Principle of Wasatiyah and other works related to studying Islamic moderation and its relationship with contemporary issues. This research focuses on the concept of moderation or wasatiyah and its characteristics based on sacred religious texts and Islamic doctrine. Next, there will be a discussion of the concept of moderation as a middle way in overcoming extremism, and the relationship between Islamic moderation and contemporary issues, such as the practice of justice, peace, and humanitarian rights. The results of this research show that the concept of wasatiyah in Mohammad Hashim Kamali’s view is not only at a conceptual level but also in a practical form by providing concrete examples of the life activities of Muslims which must be based on a moderate and balanced attitude.