Konsep Toleransi Beragama dalam Upaya Menciptakan Perdamaian: Tinjauan Pemikiran Ahmad Thayyib

Abstract

Religious tolerance remains a crucial issue in global society because social conflicts often employ religious symbols to justify violence, discrimination, and exclusion. This article analyzes the concept of religious tolerance in the thought of Sheikh Ahmad Thayyib, especially in al-Salām Awwalan, and examines its relevance to Qur’anic studies and peacebuilding. This study uses qualitative library research with a thematic Qur’anic interpretation approach and content analysis. Primary data include Ahmad Thayyib’s works and Qur’anic verses related to diversity, ta’aruf, freedom of religion, and the ethics of coexistence. Secondary data include scholarly articles, international institutional documents, and official biographical sources. The findings show that religious tolerance in Ahmad Thayyib’s thought rests on three interconnected pillars: the natural reality of difference, ta’aruf among tribes and nations, and religious freedom. These pillars indicate that tolerance is not passive acceptance. It is an active ethic that requires recognition of human dignity, dialogue, social cooperation, and rejection of religious coercion. This article concludes that Ahmad Thayyib’s thought strengthens the social interpretation of the Qur’an on peace through the integration of taqwa, justice, citizenship, and human fraternity.