Relevansi Konsep Etika Islam Al-Ghazali dalam Membangun Toleransi Antarumat Beragama di Indonesia

Abstract

This study examines the relevance of Al-Ghazali’s Islamic ethical concepts in fostering interfaith tolerance in Indonesia. The background of this study stems from the persistence of socio-religious conflicts, claims of exclusive truth, discrimination, and the misuse of digital media, all of which have the potential to disrupt the harmony of religious life. This study aims to analyze Al-Ghazali’s ethical concepts in “Ihya’ Ulum ad-Din” and relate them to the strengthening of tolerance in the context of Indonesia’s multicultural society. The method employed is qualitative research using a literature review approach (library research), specifically by examining primary sources consisting of Al-Ghazali’s works as well as relevant secondary literature on Islamic ethics, tolerance, and religious moderation. The research findings indicate that Al-Ghazali’s ethics, rooted in akhlak karimah, place morality as the primary foundation of human action, not merely rationality. This concept affirms that happiness (al-falah) can only be attained through the cultivation of a soul endowed with noble character. In the Indonesian context, these values are relevant for strengthening a culture of tolerance, reducing exclusivist attitudes in religion, and fostering a more humanistic interfaith dialogue. Thus, Al-Ghazali’s ethics are not merely spiritual-normative but also have a social contribution in fostering harmony in religious life in Indonesia.