Peran Fatwa MUI dalam Pencegahan Radikalisme dan Penguatan Harmoni Sosial di Masyarakat Multikultural: Analisis Fatwa Sosial Keagamaan Kontemporer

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of fatwas issued by the Majelis Ulama Indonesia in preventing radicalism and strengthening social harmony within a multicultural society. The focus is placed on contemporary socio-religious fatwas issued within the last five years, particularly those related to radicalism, religious moderation, tolerance, and digital social life. The aim of this research is to examine how fatwas function not only as Islamic legal rulings but also as social instruments in maintaining stability, peace, and social cohesion. This study employs a qualitative method based on library research with normative and sociological approaches. Primary data are derived from official fatwas and decisions of the Indonesian Ulema Council, while secondary data are collected from books, journals, and relevant academic studies. The findings reveal that MUI fatwas play a strategic role in delegitimizing radical ideologies, strengthening religious moderation values, and fostering social harmony in a multicultural society. Fatwas also serve as instruments of religious education and social engineering that promote tolerance, inclusivity, and peaceful coexistence. Furthermore, fatwas contribute to addressing digital radicalism through strengthening religious literacy in social media spaces. Thus, MUI fatwas are not merely normative legal products but also transformative tools in maintaining social stability and promoting moderate religious life in Indonesia.