The Role of Ulama in Maintaining Religious Tolerance in The Region of South Tangerang and Depok City

摘要

This study aims to reveal the extent to which the role of ulama in maintaining religious tolerance and to contribute to da'wah practitioners, da'wah institutions, and social organizations all aimed at maintaining a harmonious and tolerant religious life to achieve a peaceful life both in the city area Tangerang Selatan and Depok. This research is a field research based on case study by using qualitative approach which is analytical descriptive in presenting the data. This research is in depth using Sociology and Political approach. Primary data in this research is attitude, gait, activity, and role of ulama (da'i) or religious leaders in Tangsel City and Depok City. While the secondary data of this research is the authoritative literature in the form of books and news about religious tolerance issues that exist in Indonesia, especially in the City of Tangsel and Depok. This research reveals that ulama in South Tangerang and Depok City have not been maximized in performing their role to maintain tolerance among religious people. Therefore this research concludes that ulama should improve the pattern of da'wah, providing opportunities for worship in all flows and religions, and open the dialogue between the people of religion internally and externally. The people of South Tangerang and Depok City expect the ulama should have credibility, can be soothing and protect all circles.