Moderatio : Jurnal Moderasi Beragama Vol.03 No.1 (2023) ISSN print : 2797-5096, E-ISSN : 2798-0731 41 ISLAM WASATIYYA IN THE VIEW OF MAJELIS ULAMA INDONESIA Abdillah Assegaf 1 Muhammad Alan Juhri 2 Darma Ami Fauzi 3 Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) muhammad.alan@uiii.ac.id Received Februari 2023 Revision Juni 2023 Published Juli 2023 Abstract: This article examines wasatiyya through the eyes of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). In terms of current religiosity in Indonesian society, most people are polarized into two extreme patterns, namely the extreme right and the extreme left. The role of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is demonstrated by demonstrating the concept of Islamic wasatiyya taught by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The emergence of radicalism and liberalism was undoubtedly influenced by several factors, including religious exaggeration or, conversely, taking religious matters lightly. This article specifically seeks to answer two questions. First and foremost, how did the MUI come to be? Second, how does the MUI view the concept of wasatiyya da'wah? Third, what is the role of the Indonesian Ulema Council's (MUI) fatwa for the Indonesian people? As a result, we can see that the MUI, a semi- official institution in Indonesia, plays an important role in religious matters for Indonesian society, including preventing the emergence of extreme right and extreme left views. Until we believe MUI has carried out a religious moderation movement, also known as Wasatiyya al-Islam. Keywords: MUI, Preaching, Radical, Wasatiyya. Pendahuluan (Introduction) Seeing the reality of the religiosity of Indonesian society today, most of them seem polarized with two extreme patterns, namely the extreme right and extreme left. The extreme right refers to the radicalism and terrorism movement, while the extreme left refers to the liberalism movement. The emergence of this extreme religious understanding will undoubtedly endanger the peace, unity, and integrity of the people. Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), as the official institution for Indonesian ulama and the pillar of Muslims of all groups, has a vital role in anticipating the spread of extreme understanding in society. Since its establishment until now, MUI has carried out movements that lead to religious moderation or what is known as wasatiyya al-Islam. There are four functions that MUI has carried out as a forum for ulema associations; the first, guiding Indonesian Muslims in realizing a religious and social life that is pleasing to Allah; the second, providing advice and fatwas and increasing activities for the realization of ukhuwah Islamiyah and religious harmony; the third, being a liaison between the ulama and umara; and the fourth, improving relations and cooperation between Islamic organizations and institutions. 1 In addition, apart from its political elements, MUI has also dynamic showing 1 MUI officially website, https://mui.or.id/ https://e-journal.metrouniv.ac.id/index.php/moderatio/index