Gus Baha, Islamic Nationalism, and Social Diversity Harmony in Indonesia
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The discourse on the dialectic between Islam and modern political systems has always been a topic of debate in the context of democratic countries. This study aims to identify the thoughts of Indonesian Muslim scholar and exegesis expert KH. Ahmad Bahaudin Nursalim (Gus Baha) regarding the role of moderate Islam in strengthening nationalism in Indonesia. This qualitative study in the form of media observation uses primary data from YouTube channels that contain Gus Baha's views. A descriptive approach and content analysis were used in this study. The results of the study conclude that Gus Baha views the importance of harmony between Islam and nationalism, which can be manifested by Muslims through positive attitudes, the use of common sense, contextual understanding, and anti-radicalism in the name of religion. The contribution of this study confirms that the manifestation of moderate Islam not only strengthens an inclusive religious identity but also strengthens nationalism amid the country's social diversity.
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