Growing Moderate Islam in Indonesia

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, is experiencing the rise of a brand of moderate Islam that is in harmony with the nation state. This movement is led by organizations like NU, which have millions of followers and are calling for the abandonment of the caliphate and a more inclusive and tolerant Islam. They are pushing for a vision of Islam that aligns with Indonesia's state ideology of Pancha Silla, which encourages moderation and religious freedom. This shift towards moderation challenges the dominant influence of Middle Eastern ideas on Indonesian Islam.