Growing Demand for Moderate Islam in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, there is a push for a more inclusive and tolerant form of Islam. The country's main Muslim organizations, such as NU, are advocating for the rejection of the caliphate and the acceptance of non-Muslims as fellow citizens. The shift towards a more moderate Islam reflects the country's state ideology of Pancha Silla, which encourages religious freedom and moderation. This development is significant as it challenges the dominance of Middle Eastern doctrines and extremist ideologies in shaping Indonesia's Islam.