Wasathiyah Exemplarity of KH. Nasaruddin Umar: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on Religious Moderation Education

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Published: Jun 1, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15642/jitp.2026.5.2.188-205
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Exemplary, Wasathiyah, Moderation, Tolerance

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Putri Khoerunnisa
Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Iqbal Amar Muzaki
Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Ferianto Ferianto
Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Abstract

This study examines the concept of wasathiyah through the exemplary be­havior demonstrated by KH. Nasaruddin Umar in welcoming Pope Francis to In­do­nesia in 2024. The challenge of religious fanaticism in society demands role mo­dels who are able to concretely realize moderation. This study applies a quali­tative method through a literature review with symbolic interactionism theory to dissect the meaning behind the figure's movements, and uses interactive analysis deve­lo­ped by Miles and Huberman. The findings of this study reveal that KH. Nasaruddin Umar's movements are concrete manifestations of the principles of tasamuh, tawa­zun, and tawasuth. The uniqueness of this study lies in the role of religious lea­ders as role models in instilling religious moderation. In conclusion, the higher a person's un­derstanding of religion, the higher their level of tolerance. Academically, it is recommended that the Islamic Religious Education curriculum implement reli­gious mo­deration as a standard in shaping the character of tolerant and moderate students.

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Khoerunnisa, P., Muzaki, I. A. ., & Ferianto, F. (2026). Wasathiyah Exemplarity of KH. Nasaruddin Umar: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on Religious Moderation Education. Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy, 5(2), 188–205. https://doi.org/10.15642/jitp.2026.5.2.188-205
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Author Biographies

Putri Khoerunnisa, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Mahasiswi PAI UNSIKA semester 8

Iqbal Amar Muzaki, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Koordinator Program Studi PAI Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Ferianto Ferianto, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Dosen PAI UNSIKA

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