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the view that apart from the religion he embraces, there is also true, even
though it is not as complete or perfect as the religion he adheres to. Therefore,

this attitude will contain certain qualities of nobility and nobility.
The middle position makes humans impartial to the left and right and
can be seen by anyone in different directions; this leads humans to act pretty

and be an example for all parties (Shihab M. Q., 2000). Based on the
continuation of the verse, they are made that way so that they become

witnesses and, at the same time, become examples for others. At the same
time, they make the Prophet Muhammad an example and witness justification
for all his activities. The existence of Muslims in a middle position causes

them to be not like Muslims who are not trapped in materialism and keep it
away from spiritualism (spiritual nature) and vice versa. The middle position

will make humans able to combine physical and spiritual, material and
spiritual, in all forms of attitude and daily behaviour.
Based on this, knowing his middle position, he will know and be

aware of his position as a human being, where he has double duty, namely as
khalifatullah (God's representative) to prosper the earth and at the same time
as 'Abdullah (servant of Allah) who always Furthermore, according to Quraish

Shibah when explaining the verse above, that the wasathiyah attitude
(moderation or middle position) invites Muslims to interact, have dialogue and
be open with all parties (religion, culture, and civilization) because they

cannot be witnesses or do justice if they shut themselves off from the global
environment and developments.

The beginning of the emergence of the idea of religious moderation is
the emergence of intolerant behaviours in religion. Where some people in the
name of religion commit violence against certain religions and groups. The

concept of religious moderation in Islam is more highlighted by an attitude of
religious tolerance. What is meant by religious tolerance? Religious tolerance

is an attitude of mutual respect and appreciation between religious
communities. That every religious community has the freedom to carry out the
teachings of their religion according to their beliefs and in accordance with the