Quraish Shihab's Thoughts on The Relationship Between Politics and Religion

Authors

  • Nur Auliya Marzuqoh Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Anisa Bangkit Patriotik Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Rosyid Ash Shidiqi Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Sabilatul Hasanah Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Raya Bainallail Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Mutiara Fitri Rahmadani Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author
  • Khusna Tafarod Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70512/tatho.v2i4.123

Keywords:

Quraish Shihab, Politics, Religion

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between religion and politics and its relevance to the current socio-political conditions in Indonesia based on the views of Quraish Shihab as a moderate Muslim figure. The objective of this qualitative research is to conduct a content observation study of YouTube, through a content analysis approach and literature study. This study concludes that Quraish Shihab views religion and politics as two interrelated things, with Islamic values as the moral foundation of politics. He rejects the exclusive politicization of religion and emphasizes the importance of justice, welfare, and common interests in a pluralistic state. This study contributes to contemporary Islamic thought by examining the relationship between religion and politics through thematic interpretation in affirming the integration of Islamic values and state practices in a pluralistic society.

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2025-09-22

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Marzuqoh, N. A., Patriotik, A. B., Shidiqi, R. A., Hasanah, S., Bainallail, R., Rahmadani, M. F., & Tafarod, K. (2025). Quraish Shihab’s Thoughts on The Relationship Between Politics and Religion. TATHO: International Journal of Islamic Thought and Sciences, 2(4), 390-403. https://doi.org/10.70512/tatho.v2i4.123