Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies

This study aims to describe the importance of religious tolerance in an Indonesian pluralistic societies, focusing on how tolerant attitudes can strengthen social cohesion and prevent conflict. Using a descriptive approach and a qualitative model, the study involved reading, recording, analyzing, and organizing data from various sources, including journals and online articles. The results of the study show that a tolerant view of religion and nationality must be built through a moderate strategy, away from rigid and rigid attitudes. This moderation approach does not only apply to the teachings of religion itself, but rather to the way individuals understand and practice religion. Thus, the issue of khilafiyah can be tolerated without claiming the absolute truth from one point of view. This research emphasizes that building religious tolerance requires a willingness to respect differences and find common ground, so that each individual can coexist harmoniously. Awareness of the importance of moderation in religion is key to creating an inclusive and peaceful society, where everyone feels valued and has a common place. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for further efforts to promote tolerance and diversity in Indonesia.